Abdominal Plain X-ray in the Emergency Departement

Status Completed

Clinical Trial 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.

Clinical Trial Description

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. ;

Study Design

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT02980081
Study type	Observational
Source	University Hospital, Geneva
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	November 2016
Completion date	June 2017

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