Patients in ICUs Indications of Chest Radiographs for A Web-Based Delphi Study on the Indications of Chest Radiographs for Patients in ICUs*

Abstract

Detailed feedback for the answers given during the previous round was supplied to each intensivist solicited for updating his answers. Results: Eighty-two intensivists from 32 ICUs completed the study. A consensus emerged that routine CXRs were necessary for eight scenarios and unnecessary for two scenarios. The study also shed light on items without a consensus. In particular, 75% of intensivists (58% on the first round) did not support obtaining daily routine CXRs in intubated patients. Conclusion: The study underlines situations in which intensivists do not support the guidelines and outlines recommendations likely to be followed in clinical practice