Negative Whole-Body Computed Tomography Scans in Polytrauma Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Nisreen H Maghraby Hassan M Alshaqaq Abdullah Saleh AlQattan Adnan Fawzi Alfaraj Omar A AlghamdiMalak J AlzawadDavid A Farcy

Published in: Open access emergency medicine : OAEM (2020)

Our study revealed a slightly higher rate of utilization of WBCT in the management of trauma patients compared to studies with similar practice. We believe that in the correct setting with incorporating high index of suspicion, a physical examination with attention to vital signs and mental status, performing E-FAST, and dedicated X-Rays is a way to potentially reduce the use of WBCT in polytrauma patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
computed tomography
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
mental health
primary care
magnetic resonance imaging
prognostic factors
physical activity
patient reported outcomes