Better use of commonly accepted diagnostic guidelines for detecting cervical spine injuries could reduce unnecessary CT scans, says a new study by Henry Ford Hospital researchers. The multi-phase study showed that a significant number of CT scans could have been avoided if physicians adhered to the National Emergency X-Radiology Study (NEXUS) criteria, which aid Emergency Department physicians with determining whether C-spine injuries exist. Key findings: ulliIn ...
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