• Rationale and Comments

    Although intermittent chest radiographs may identify unexpected findings, there is no evidence documenting the effectiveness of daily chest X-rays to reduce adverse outcomes. Further, this practice is associated with increased radiation exposure.

    Sponsoring Organizations

    • American Academy of Pediatrics - Section on Perinatal Pediatrics

    Sources

    • Expert consensus

    Disciplines

    • Neonatology
    • Pulmonary medicine

    References

    • Greenough A, Dimitriou G, Alvares BR, Karani J. Routine daily chest radiographs in ventilated, very low birth weight infants. Eur J Pediatr. 2001 Mar;160(3):147-9.
    • Spitzer AR, Greer JG, Antunes M, Szema KF, Gross GW. The clinical value of screening chest radiography in the neonate with lung disease. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1993 Sep;32(9):514-9.