Whole body computed tomography in multi trauma patients: Review of the current literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tjem.2018.09.003
Abstract: Many authors adopt the Selected Computed Tomography (SCT) approach of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) for the management of multiple trauma patients. In the SCT approach, the initial physical examination is followed by conventional… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; body computed; trauma; trauma patients ... See more keywords
Optimising whole body computed tomography doses for paediatric trauma patients: a Swiss retrospective analysis
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/ac6274
Abstract: We aimed to evaluate the impact of a low-dose whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) protocol on radiation doses in paediatric major trauma patients. Retrospective cohort study of paediatric trauma patients ( read more here.
Keywords: whole body; paediatric trauma; body computed; trauma patients ... See more keywords
Trends in utilization of whole-body computed tomography in blunt trauma after MVC: Analysis of the Trauma Quality Improvement Program database
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003129
Abstract: BACKGROUND The use of whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) in awake, clinically stable injured patients is controversial. It is associated with unnecessary radiation exposure and increased cost. We evaluate use of computed tomography (CT) imaging during… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; body computed; whole body; trauma ... See more keywords
Comparing diagnostic findings and cost of whole body computed tomography to traditional diagnostic imaging in polytrauma patients.
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DOI: 10.1111/vec.13189
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To compare the diagnostic utility of traditional diagnostic tests (ie, radiographs and focused assessment using sonography for trauma [FAST] scans) to whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) for characterizing injuries in polytrauma patients. A secondary objective… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic tests; whole body; cost; computed tomography ... See more keywords
Cerebrovascular Events in Suspected Sepsis: Retrospective Prevalence Study in Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Full-Body Computed Tomography
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.811022
Abstract: Purpose This study aimed at retrospectively evaluating full-body computed tomography (CT) examinations for the prevalence of cerebrovascular events in patients with suspected sepsis treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods All full-body CT examinations,… read more here.
Keywords: cerebrovascular events; body computed; suspected sepsis; full body ... See more keywords