Clinical Trial: Abdominal Plain X-ray in the Emergency Departement

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Abdominal Plain X-ray in the Emergency Departement: Really Usefull?

Brief Summary:

There are only few recognized indications for the realization of plain abdominal X-rays in the emergency departement.

The objective of this study is to explore the reasons for abdominal plain X-rays prescription in the Emergency departments (EDs) of two hospitals.


Detailed Summary: All abdominal plain x-rays prescription will be reviewed in order to identify reasons for prescribing this exam. The indications will be compared to international guidelines in order to identify whether abdominal plain x-rays are overprescribed. Reasons for overprescription will be identify by chart review.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva

Current Primary Outcome: Indications for abdominal plain x-ray prescription [ Time Frame: Within 24 hours after ED admission ]

Identification of the indications for abdominal plain x-ray and of the number of patients with appropriate indications accordingly to international guidelines


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Number and types of other prescribed radiological exams [ Time Frame: Within 24 hours after ED admission ]

Describe whether other radiological exams (CT, ultrasonography, MRI) have been performed and their indications.


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: University Hospital, Geneva

Dates:
Date Received: November 24, 2016
Date Started: November 2016
Date Completion: June 2017
Last Updated: November 29, 2016
Last Verified: November 2016