The role of plain films in imaging major trauma.
This article reviews the role of imaging in the management of trauma patients. First the trauma series is reviewed, principally the chest, pelvis and cervical spine radiographs along with an approach to their interpretation. The role of computed tomography in trauma imaging is then discussed.
Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne.
Christopher J
CJ
Burke
Robert H
RH
Thomas
Emma
E
Owens
David
D
Howlett
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*