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Trauma

In any trauma situation, time means life and the qual-
ity of life for the survivor.

This is a combined mode for the examination of multi-
ple ranges, e.g., Head, Neck, Thorax, Abdomen and 
Pelvis.

• Check that the emergency drug trolley is well 

stocked and that all accessories such as in-room oxy-
gen supply, respirator and resuscitation equipment 
that may be required during the examination are in 
working order.

• Prepare the CT room before admitting the patient, 

e.g., load IV contrast into the injector.

• Know, observe and practice the standard hospital 

operating policy for handling a patient in distress 
e.g., Code Blue for cardiac and respiratory arrest.

• Any possible injuries to the spinal column should be 

determined before beginning the examination and 
taken into account when shifting and positioning 
the patient.

• Ensure that all vital lines e.g., IV tubing and oxygen 

tubing are not trapped under the patient or between 
the table and the cradle. Make allowance for the 
length of tubing required for the topogram scan 
range.

• Never leave patients unattended at any time during 

the procedure.

• Observe the vital signs e.g., ECG, respiration, etc. at 

all times during the procedure.

• Finish the examination in the shortest possible time.

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