Influence of Arm Positioning on Radiation Dose for Whole Body Computed Tomography in Trauma Patients

Volume: 70, Issue: 4, Pages: 900 - 905
Published: Apr 1, 2011
Abstract
Background: Multislice whole body computed tomography is regarded as the method of choice for primary investigation of hemodynamically stable patients with multiple injuries. However, a disadvantage of this method is the high level of radiation to which the patient is exposed. Various recommendations on how to position the patient's arms during whole body computed tomography have been given in the literature, but conclusive data are missing....
Paper Details
Title
Influence of Arm Positioning on Radiation Dose for Whole Body Computed Tomography in Trauma Patients
Published Date
Apr 1, 2011
Volume
70
Issue
4
Pages
900 - 905
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