Experience of the Usage of a Portable X-ray System.
Air Med J
; 39(1): 14-17, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to introduce the use of a portable X-ray system by the staff members of a doctor helicopter (DH).METHODS:
From January 11 to 18, 2019, we were given temporary access to a portable X-ray system. This period is defined as the investigation term. During the investigation term, a medical chart review was retrospectively performed for all patients who were transported by the DH. We investigated the variables between cases in which an X-ray study had been performed (X-ray group) and had not been performed (control group).RESULTS:
Thirteen subjects were classified into the X-ray group, and 17 were classified into the control group. No X-ray studies were performed for patients who underwent interhospital transportation, and the proportion of cases involving patients with exogenous disease in the X-ray group was greater than that in the control group.CONCLUSION:
We reported our experience of DH staff performing X-ray studies at the scene. Further studies are required to determine the indications for using portable X-ray systems in the prehospital setting.
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Asunto principal:
Radiografía
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Ambulancias Aéreas
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Sistemas de Atención de Punto
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Servicios Médicos de Urgencia
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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En
Año:
2020
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Article