Computer tomographic assessment of gastric volume in major trauma patients: impact of pre-hospital airway management on gastric air

Gastric dilation is frequently observed in trauma patients. However, little is known about average gastric volumes comprising food, fluids and air. Although literature suggests a relevant risk of gastric insuf...

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - July 28, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Thomas Mitteregger, Philipp Schwaiger, Janett Kreutziger, Herbert Sch öchl, Daniel Oberladstätter, Helmut Trimmel and Wolfgang G. Voelckel Tags: Original research Source Type: research