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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-7 | Issue-02
The Usefulness of a Portable X-Ray System in Obtaining Chest X-Rays at the Scene
Kazuhiko Omori , Hiroki Nagasawa , Ikuto Takeuchi , Shunsuke Madokoro , Kei Jitsuiki , Hiromichi Ohsaka , Kouhei Ishikawa , Youichi Yanagawa
Published: Feb. 28, 2019 |
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DOI: 10536347/sjmcr.2019.v07i02.017
Pages: 163-166
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Abstract
We herein report our experience using this portable X-ray system at the scene after transportation by a doctor helicopter (DH). We introduce two cases in which a chest X-ray obtained using a portable X-ray system transported by a physician staffed helicopter was useful in the management of a patient. In the first case, the chest X-ray was useful for confirming the tracheal tube position; in the other it was useful for making a differential diagnosis at the scene. This system may be useful for performing prehospital medical treatment.