Portable versus Fixed X-ray Equipment: A Review of the Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness, and Guidelines

Question

1. What is the clinical effectiveness of portable x-ray imaging equipment versus fixed x-ray equipment?
2. What is the cost-effectiveness of portable x-ray imaging equipment versus fixed x-ray equipment?
3. What are the evidence-based guidelines for the use of portable x-ray equipment?

Key Message

There was no evidence found from the literature search comparing the clinical or cost-effectiveness of portable X-ray to fixed X-ray. No guidelines on the use of portable X-ray were identified from the literature search.