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===[[NEXUS Chest CT Rule|Nexus chest CT in trauma]] rule (minor injury)===
===[[NEXUS Chest CT Rule|Nexus chest CT in trauma]] rule (minor injury)===
''CT if any one of the following:''
''CT if any one of the following:''
*Abnormal CXR
*Abnormal CXR
*Abnormal CXR
*Distracting injury
*Distracting injury

Latest revision as of 10:58, 3 November 2016

Nexus chest CT in trauma rule (minor injury)

CT if any one of the following:

  • Abnormal CXR
  • Distracting injury
  • Tenderness of:
    • Chest wall
    • Sternum
    • Thoracic spine
    • Scapula
  • Rapid deceleration mechanism

Sensitivity

  • 99% for major injuries
  • 95% for minor injuries