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Revision as of 12:59, 11 May 2016
Nexus chest CT in trauma rule (minor injury)
CT if any one of the following:
- Abnormal CXR
- Abnormal CXR
- Distracting injury
- Tenderness of:
- Chest wall
- Sternum
- Thoracic spine
- Scapula
- Rapid deceleration mechanism
Sensitivity
- 99% for major injuries
- 95% for minor injuries