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Problem Statement: Respiratory illnesses particularly asthma, bronchiolitis and croup are among the top diagnoses for which children visit the emergency department. Chest x-rays are frequently used by emergency providers in children presenting with these conditions, yet they rarely reveal information that contribute to changes in management and can lead to excess cost, radiation exposure, & overtreatment with antibiotics.

Improvement (Goal) Statement: Reduce the use of chest x-rays in children who present to the ED with croup, asthma, and bronchiolitis to 20% or less by the end of 2023.

Publication Date

3-12-2024

Publisher

Henry Ford Health

City

Detroit, Michigan

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2024 Quality Expo Winner

Project #30: Reduction in use of CXR for Children with Asthma, Bronchiolitis, and Croup

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