Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · May 2023
Multicenter Study Observational StudyMultiple trauma in pregnant women: injury assessment, fetal radiation exposure and mortality. A multicentre observational study.
Fetal radiation exposure in pregnant women with trauma is a concern. The purpose of this study was to evaluate fetal radiation exposure with regard to the type of injury assessment performed. ⋯ Immediate WBCT for initial injury assessment in pregnant women with trauma was associated with a fetal radiation dose below the 100 mGy threshold. Among the selected population with either a stable status with a moderate and nonthreatening injury pattern or isolated penetrating trauma, a selective strategy seemed safe in experienced centres.