Table 2 Section 2: Structural points, key issue 1: CT location
Key question: Where should the CT-scanner be located with regard to a short service time and the lowest possible mortality rate of polytrauma patients? | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
No | Statement(s) | Cons | Grade | Cons |
2.1.1 | The computer tomograph ought to be located in or directly next to the Emergency Trauma Room | 71% weak | GoR B | 100% strong |
2.1.2 | If this is not possible, the distance should not exceed 50Â m | 100% strong | GoR A | 100% strong |
2.1.3 | The transportation route to further therapy (Interventional Radiology, Operating Room, Intensive Care/Therapy Unit, and in rare cases Coronary Unit) ought to be short | 86% normal | GoR B | 100% strong |
Literature: detected = 367, excluded = 343, full-text: rated = 24, excluded = 18, included = 6 (guideline: [15, 19]; level 2: [20, 21]; level 3: [22, 23]) | ||||
Comments: A dual-room/ sliding gantry-CT may be considered in case of localisation in the Emergency Trauma Room | ||||