Post-mortem computed tomography assessment of medical support device position following fatal trauma: a single-center experience

ConclusionMalpositioned supportive medical devices are commonly identified on post-mortem computed tomography trauma decedents, seen in 69.0% of the cohort, including nearly one quarter with malpositioned mechanical airways. Post-mortem CT can serve as a useful adjunct in the quality improvement process by providing data for education of trauma and emergency physicians and first responders.
Source: Emergency Radiology - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research