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NCT Number: NCT02980081

Abdominal Plain X-ray in the Emergency Departement

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Emergencies Abdomen, Acute Abdominal Pain Diagnostic Imaging Disease Attributes Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Geneva University Hospitals, ED

Geneva, 1211, Switzerland

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • >= 16 years
  • prescription of an abdominal plain x-ray during their stay in the ED

Exclusion criteria

  • < 16 y
  • no abdominal plain x-ray prescribed

Treatment and study plan

abdominal plain x-ray

Other

Abdominal plain x-ray as prescribed by the emergency physician

Primary outcomes

  1. 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

Secondary outcomes

  1. 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Geneva

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Dec 2, 2016
Registry last updated
Jul 27, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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