CT pan-scanning versus targeted imaging among older adults after ground level falls

Background Ground level falls (GLFs) among older adults are responsible for millions of injuries. Routine pan-scanning (CT imaging of the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis) is commonly employed; however, we lack robust evidence of its benefit. We investigated whether pan-scanning identifies a larger p...

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Main Authors: Lakshika Tennakoon, Jeff Choi, Ara Ko, Gavin Touponse, Christian Calderon, Sofia E Luna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-03-01
Series:Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Online Access:https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/10/1/e001534.full
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