MONITORING LINES AND TUBES ON CHEST RADIOGRAPH IN THE CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

  • Muhammad Jamil Akhtar Associate Professor of Radiology, Radiology Department, Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore
  • Muhammad Hamid Saeed Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology, Faisalabad
  • Qaiser Mahmood et al. Associate Professor of I-Medicine, Nishtar Medical College, Lahore
Keywords: Chest radiograph, intensive care unit, catheters, lines, tubes

Abstract

ABSTRACT:
A variety of medical devices are used in the intensive care unit for long durations. Each one of them is a double-edged sword: intended to save life, but life-threatening if in the wrong place. Hence, it is important to periodically check that these devices are correctly placed so as to prevent complications. The portable chest radiograph is of tremendous value in this context.
OBJECTIVE: Following the completion of this exercise the individual should be able to recognize the common complications of mechanical lines and their correct positioning as well as normal and pathological appearances of portable chest x-rays in cardiac intensive care unit.

Published
2016-03-03
How to Cite
Muhammad Jamil Akhtar, Muhammad Hamid Saeed, & Qaiser Mahmood et al. (2016). MONITORING LINES AND TUBES ON CHEST RADIOGRAPH IN THE CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT . Journal of University Medical & Dental College, 7(3), 1-9. Retrieved from http://jumdc.com/index.php/jumdc/article/view/191
Issue
Vol 7 No 3 (2016): July-September
Section
Review Article

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