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Do children with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first-time wheezing need a Chest X-Ray?
Do children with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first-time wheezing need a Chest X-Ray?
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
For most children with children with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first-time wheezing chest X-Rays are not necessary. These X-Rays are often obtained due to the possibility of missing pneumonia. But, these radiographs are hard to interpret, increase length of stay and the cost of care, and expose children to excess radiation. This podcast episode is […]
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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