Systematic review: effect of whole-body computed tomography on mortality in trauma patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The initial diagnostic evaluation and management of trauma patients is mainly based on Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) guidelines worldwide. Based on ATLS principles, conventional diagnostics such as conventional radiography (CR) and focused abdominal sonography in trauma (FAST) should precede selective use of CT. Whole-body CT (WBCT) is highly accurate and allows detection of life threatening injuries with good sensitivity and specificity. WBCT is faster than conventional diagnostics and saves more time in management of trauma patients. This study aims to review studies investigating the effect of WBCT on mortality in trauma patients.

Methods

Literatures were found by searching keywords in Medline, PubMed and Cochrane library. The relevant articles were selec

SUBMITTER: Hajibandeh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4522317 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature