Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) is a vital adjunct in the evaluation and care of trauma patients. While its usefulness is undisputable, this benefit comes with radiation-related risk given the relatively high doses of ionizing radiation that are used. This concern has generated a debate over the proper role of CT in stable trauma patients. In particular, patients who are awake and alert and have minimal physical complaints after a high energy accident (falling from height or high speed motor vehicle accident) often undergo multiple CT scans “just to make sure” that they don't have significant injury.
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