The role of plain films in imaging major trauma

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2010 Nov;71(11):612-8. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2010.71.11.79659.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Pelvis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pelvis / injuries
  • Skull / diagnostic imaging*
  • Skull / injuries
  • Spinal Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spine / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wounds and Injuries / diagnostic imaging*