[Anticipated prescription of X-ray from triage. State of the art in minor limb trauma].

Minor traumatology is a common reason for consultation in the emergency room and requires a radiographic assessment in most cases. To improve patient comfort, reduce the feeling of waiting and decrease the length of stay, actions entrusted to the triage nurse (TN) have been developed, such as the anticipated prescription of X-ray (APXray). In Switzerland, this practice seems to be heterogeneous and lacks any established legal framework, prescribing being an exclusively medical act. In this article, we review the impact and performance of the APXray by TN in minor limb trauma.
Competing Interests: Les auteurs n’ont déclaré aucun conflit d’intérêts en relation avec cet article.