Justifying Xrays Chests & Abdomen

Question 1

We can’t overrule radiologist

Question 2

Don’t x-ray for rules line

Question 3

Routine pre-op/pre-surgical is no unless NOF or chest symptoms present

Question 4

NGT tube exceptions
Paediatric
History of it
ITU should be same length too

Question 5

If no Nervecentre tool don’t do it still
Can call and ask if they are short or tall

Question 6

Theatre guidance needs to be 50-60 cm still

Question 7

Abdomens
Diarrhoea no

PR (bum) bleed
Abdominal pain
Background of ulteriative colitis

Question 8

Toxic mega colon
Pain, distention of abdomen, fever, rapid heart rate and dehydration
And background of IBS/UC

Question 9

For ulteriative colitis should be CT

Question 10

For kidney stones KUB check CT report and make sure there is a stone

Question 11

Gastrogasfin
X-ray 4-6 hours after given
?SBO post jejunal reception for adencormia

Has the patient vomited it? If they did no x-ray

CT no non-adhesionalncause for obstruction 2-3 days
Failed 24 hours of conservative management

If adhesivional cause then x-ray