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["Tubes and lines" in thoracic radiography: malpositioning and complications]
1Klinische Abteilung für konservative Fächer, Universitätsklinik für Radiodiagnostik, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, A-1090 Wien. patrick.wunderbaldinger@univie.ac.at
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Chest radiography is crucial for verifying the correct placement of medical devices in intensive care units. This review details normal, incorrect, and complicated positioning of tubes, lines, and pacemakers.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Context:
- Intensive care units (ICUs) frequently utilize various medical devices.
- Accurate device placement is critical for patient management and safety.
Purpose:
- To review the radiologic findings associated with the correct and incorrect positioning of tubes and lines.
- To illustrate potential complications related to device placement in critically ill patients.
Summary:
- Chest radiography is a key imaging modality for assessing the position of central venous catheters, arterial catheters, endotracheal tubes, nasogastric tubes, thorax drains, cardiac pacemakers, and defibrillators.
- The review covers normal placement, malposition, and associated complications, supported by illustrative examples.
Impact:
- Enhances the diagnostic accuracy of radiologists and clinicians interpreting chest X-rays in the ICU.
- Aids in the timely identification and correction of misplaced devices, improving patient outcomes.