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Key Concepts NEXUS or CCR decision rules may be used to determine the need for radiographic imaging in the awake, evaluable trauma patient. CT scanning is preferred over plain radiography in the evaluation of the trauma patient with potential spinal…
Questions and Answers 1 How should chest trauma be evaluated? Patients suffering from significant chest trauma may complain of chest pain, shortness of breath, back or flank discomfort, or abdominal pain. Significant injuries may be accompanied by tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension,…