Anterior-posterior view by full-body digital X-ray to rule out severe spinal injuries in Polytraumatized patients
Abstract Background Spinal injuries are present in 16–31% of polytraumatized patients. Rapid identification of spinal injuries requiring immobilization or operative treatment is essential. The Lodox-Statscan (LS) has evolved into a promising time-saving diagnostic tool to diagnose life-threatening i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | BMC Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-021-00419-1 |