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