Prospective Assessment of the Value of Computed Tomography for Trauma

The use of computed tomography (CT) has helped revolutionize the process and accuracy of diagnosis of the trauma patient. We have noted a striking increase in the use of CT scanning early in the management of trauma patients at our trauma center and sought to assess our experience. Methods All trauma patients admitted to our trauma center from February 1991 to February 1992 who received any CT scan within the first 12 hours after arrival were...