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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. ;


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

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