Table 4 Pattern of On- Demand chest radiography practice in ICUs
A Chest radiograph is always performed after: | N (%) |
|---|---|
Circulatory deterioration | |
Yes | 215 (43.5) |
No | 280 (56.5) |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | |
Yes | 289 (58.4) |
No | 206 (41.6) |
Arrival in ICU | |
Yes | 403 (81.5) |
No | 93 (18.5) |
Before removal of endotracheal tube | |
Yes | 172 (34.7) |
No | 323 (65.3) |
After removal of endotracheal tube | |
Yes | 164 (33.1) |
No | 331 (66.9) |
Before ICU discharge | |
Yes | 80 (16.2) |
No | 415 (83.8) |
Insertion of other invasive devices | |
Yes | 312 (63.1) |
No | 183 (36.9) |
Before the early morning around by ICU team | |
Yes | 332 (67.1) |
No | 163 (32.9) |
Removal of chest tube | |
Yes | 360 (72.8) |
No | 135 (27.2) |