Chest radiographs (“X-rays”, CXRs) are not indicated for routine assessment of critically-ill patients except when indicated for specific procedures (e.g., endotracheal tube, naso- or orogastric tube, central vein catheter, pulmonary artery catheter, or other procedure requiring verification after insertion), or to provide information for a specific question related to a change in patient’s clinical condition, and if the information will likely impact a specific decision related to diagnosis or treatment.
Conditions: Critical illness
Diagnostic Tests: Chest x-ray (CXR)
Procedures: Endotracheal tube (ET tube), naso- or orogastric tube (NG, NO tube), central vein catheter, pulmonary artery catheter (PAC)
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