Use of plain abdominal X-rays in trauma

[Sanjay Gupta MD]

For that matter, how many people do C-spine X-rays in
trauma.


Sanjay



--- jason smith <jasonesmith at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 
> I was surprised to read that a recent publication
> from the Royal College of Radiologists (Making the
> best use of clinical radiology services, 6th
> edition) has advocated the use of plain abdominal
> X-rays in both blunt and penetrating abdominal
> trauma. However, I'm not aware of anywhere that
> still does plain X-rays for abdo trauma. 
> Does anyone know of any evidence for or against? Any
> views? Have I missed something?
> Thanks,
> Jason Smith
>  
>
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