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Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Blunt Abdominal Trauma

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  • In a patient who is haemodynamically unstable 'FAST' (Focused Abdominal Sonography for Trauma) ultrasound is useful to assess for intraperitoneal bleeding
  • In stable patients, CT is the investigation of choice

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