Utilization Effect of Integrating a Chest Radiography Room Into a Thoracic Surgery Ward
Journal of the American College of Radiology, 06/01/2012
Maehara CK et al. – Establishing a radiography room physically within thoracic surgery units or in close proximity can significantly shift chest radiography (CXR) utilization from bedside to posterior–anterior/lateral (PA/LAT) acquisitions, which may enable opportunities for improvement in efficiency, quality, and safety in patient care.



