Publications by authors named "Faiza Abdallah"
Arch Pediatr
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Chest pain is common in pediatric emergencies, with most causes being benign; however, chest x-rays (CXR) are frequently ordered despite low rates of abnormalities.
- A study reviewed medical records of 599 children to assess the adherence of physicians to guidelines for CXR usage, finding that 57.1% followed the recommended algorithm and only 8.2% had abnormal CXR results.
- The findings suggest the need for improved guidelines for CXR prescriptions based on specific clinical indicators of chest pain, as current practices may overuse this test despite its limited diagnostic value.
