Journal article
Pan-body computed tomographic scanning for patients with intracranial hemorrhage after low-energy falls
The American journal of surgery, v 209(3), pp 521-525
01 Mar 2015
PMID: 25556029
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Abstract
We sought to determine if a liberal policy of pan-body computerized tomography (CT) scanning was useful in patients with intracranial hemorrhage after low falls.
Patients with intracranial hemorrhage after low falls, with a Glasgow Coma Score of greater than or equal to 14 and systolic blood pressure of greater than 100 mm Hg, were included. The primary outcome was any torso or spine injury requiring surgical or radiologic intervention. The secondary outcome was any torso or spine injury.
Of 365 patients, 71% underwent pan-body CT. Eight (2%) patients had a primary outcome and 66 (18%) a secondary outcome. Only signs and symptoms of cervical injury were associated with a cervical-related outcome (4/23 vs 3/316, P = .005). Only signs and symptoms of torso injury were associated with a torso-related outcome.
A liberal policy of pan-body CT in these patients is of low yield. Signs and symptoms of trauma should dictate the judicious use of CT.
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- Title
- Pan-body computed tomographic scanning for patients with intracranial hemorrhage after low-energy falls
- Creators
- Adrian W Ong - Reading HospitalLaura Castor - Reading HospitalRonald Figueredo - Reading HospitalSusan Butler - Reading HospitalForrest Fernandez - Reading Hospital
- Publication Details
- The American journal of surgery, v 209(3), pp 521-525
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Surgery
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000351183800018
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84924873400
- Other Identifier
- 991022020737404721
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