Usefulness and outcome of whole-body computed tomography (pan-scan) in trauma patients: A prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe trauma can cause multi-organ injuries, and the mortality rate may increase if significant organ injuries are missed. This study was performed to determine whether whole-body computed tomography scan (pan-scan) can detect significant injury and leads to proper management, including alteration the priority of management.

Methods

This prospective study was conducted from January 2019 to March 2021 and involved trauma patients level 1, level 2, and dangerous mechanism of trauma. Additionally, the data of trauma patients who had selective computed tomography scan were retrospectively reviewed to compared the clinical benefits.

Results

Twenty-two patients were enrolled in the prospective study. The pan-scan detected significant organ injury in 86% of the p

SUBMITTER: Harntaweesup S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9052170 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature