Whole‐body computed tomography in the initial assessment of trauma patients: Is there optimal criteria for patient selection?

Objective To describe the use of whole‐body computed tomography ( WBCT ) at this M ajor T rauma C entre; to determine independent predictors of multi‐region injury; and to evaluate the accuracy of the decision to perform WBCT in detecting multi‐region injury. Methods A prospective cohort study was performed at a single M ajor T rauma C entre in N ew S outh W ales, A ustralia. All adult patients who triggered trauma team activation and required...