Abstract
The association of abnormal chest X-ray findings with mortality in patients requiring mechanical ventilation in mulago hospital general intensive care unit
Highlights
Chest X-rays are a relatively cheap investigative tool that aids in early detection of cardiopulmonary abnormalities and this translates in better mortality outcomes and reduced length of stay (Henschke, Yankelevitz et al 1996)
Upon approval from school of medicine research and ethics committee, we conducted a cross-sectional study in the general ICU of Mulago
CNS impairment with concomitant respiratory disease was the biggest indication for mechanical ventilation at 29.67%
Summary
Chest X-rays are a relatively cheap investigative tool that aids in early detection of cardiopulmonary abnormalities and this translates in better mortality outcomes and reduced length of stay (Henschke, Yankelevitz et al 1996). According to a study done in Mulago general ICU by Ssemogerere et al, more than half of admitted patients needed a form of respiratory support especially mechanical ventilation. The same study quoted a high mortality rate in these patients.
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