Template:Nexus chest CT in trauma major rule: Difference between revisions
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===[[Nexus chest CT in trauma]] rule (major)=== | ===[[Nexus chest CT in trauma]] rule (major injury)=== | ||
'' | ''CT if any one of the following:'' | ||
*Abnormal CXR | *Abnormal CXR | ||
*Distracting injury | *Distracting injury | ||
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**Thoracic spine | **Thoracic spine | ||
**Scapula | **Scapula | ||
'''Sensitivity''' | |||
*99% for major injuries | |||
*90% for minor injuries | |||
Revision as of 12:37, 11 May 2016
Nexus chest CT in trauma rule (major injury)
CT if any one of the following:
- Abnormal CXR
- Distracting injury
- Tenderness of:
- Chest wall
- Sternum
- Thoracic spine
- Scapula
Sensitivity
- 99% for major injuries
- 90% for minor injuries