The daily routine chest X ray is commonly | N (%) |
---|---|
Performed in our ICU | |
Yes | 479 (96.8) |
No | 16 (3.2) |
Performed in our ICU for all admitted patients | |
Yes | 317 (64) |
No | 178 (36) |
Performed in our ICU, but only for intubated and mechanically ventilated patients | |
Yes | 165 (33.3) |
No | 330 (66.7) |
Performed in our ICU, but only in specific patient group | |
Yes | 97 (19.6) |
No | 398 (80.4) |
A Chest radiograph is always performed after | |
Endotracheal intubation | |
Yes | 479 (96.8) |
No | 16 (3.2) |
Insertion of a central venous line | |
Yes | 468 (94.5) |
No | 27 (5.5) |
Insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter | |
Yes | 362 (73.0) |
No | 133 (27.0) |
Insertion of tracheostomy | |
Yes | 428 (86.5) |
No | 67 (13.5) |
Insertion of chest tube | |
Yes | 460 (92.9) |
No | 35 (7.1) |
Ventilator deterioration | |
Yes | 400 (80.8) |
No | 95 (19.2) |