Role of Chest X-Ray to Assess Placement of Lines and Tubes in Intensive Care Unit

Dr. Abhijeet Dnyaneshwar Bhosale, Dr. Kiran Choldas Patil, Dr. Prafulla Ramnath Kute, Dr. Kamalakar Reddy

Abstract: Objectives: Various monitoring and supporting devices are used in patients in intensive care unit. These devices are life saving if they are placed properly. Incorrect placement may be life threatening. Chest x ray is invaluable modality to check proper placement and follow up of these devices. Method: In this study, 157 patients in intensive care unit were radiographed using portable x ray machine and analyzed over a duration of one month. Conclusion: Chest x ray is a very handy tool to check placement of lines and tubes in patients in intensive care unit.

Keywords: lines and tubes in patients in intensive care unit, chest x ray in intensive care unit