Detailed information gain and therapeutic impact of whole body computed tomography supplementary to conventional radiological diagnostics in blunt trauma emergency treatment: a consecutive trauma centre evaluation

ConclusionsThe application of WBCT in addition to CI in the emergency treatment of trauma had therapy consequences for almost every third patient. On the other hand, WBCT appeared not to be indicated (ISS  <  8) in at least 2/5 of patients.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research