Clinical Predictors of Intra-Abdominal Injury in Severe Blunt Trauma Patient

• Published in: Hong Kong journal of emergency medicine Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 76 - 83
• Main Authors: Goh, PL, Schull, MJ
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.04.2009
• Subjects: Abdominal injuries; bone fractures; diagnostic imaging; multiple trauma; ultrasonography; bone fractures; ultrasonography; Abdominal injuries; diagnostic imaging; multiple trauma

Introduction The early recognition of intra-abdominal injury (IAI) in patients with blunt trauma is essential, yet physical examination is often unreliable. Computed tomography (CT) scans are used widely to further evaluate possible IAI but these require time and expense. IAI may be associated with...