Whole-body CT becomes vital for diagnosing severe injuries.
A systematic review identified imaging strategies for patients with multiple or severe injuries, highlighting the importance of whole-body computed tomography (WBCT). Among 21 studies involving over 55,000 patients, extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma was recommended alongside WBCT as essential diagnostic tools. Modifications were made to existing recommendations, achieving strong consensus among experts regarding their application. These findings stress prompt and appropriate imaging procedures to enhance patient care in emergency settings.
Patients who needed emergency general surgery within 60 days of a pulmonary embolism had more major complications than those operated on later, in a national database study.
Among 3,785 patients who had emergency general surgery after acute pulmonary embolism, those operated on at least 60 days later had markedly fewer major adverse events (adjusted OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.37–0.55).
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