Table 4 Section 2: Structural points, key issue 3: Diagnostic Environment and Communication
Key question: Which work organization is recommended for polytrauma management with regard to workstation, data processing, image display and communication? | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
No | Statement(s) | Cons | Grade | Cons |
2.3.1 | Depending on the individual framework conditions, each facility should enable the fastest possible initial image evaluation | 100% strong | GoR A | 100% strong |
2.3.2 | For this initial evaluation, an optimised workstation connected directly to the CT control console ought to be used | 86% normal | GoR B | 100% strong |
2.3.3 | These initial images should not exceed a maximum slice thickness of 5Â mm | 100% strong | GoR A | 100% strong |
2.3.4 | Depending on the individual framework conditions, each institution should define a suitable infrastructure for the immediate oral as well as the further written exchange of information | 100% strong | GoR A | 100% strong |
2.3.5 | The transmission of findings may be considered to be supported with a selection of relevant images | 86% normal | GoR 0 | 86% normal |
2.3.6 | There should be a way between hospitals to exchange CT images safely and timely | 100% strong | GoR A | 100% strong |
Literature: detected = 850, excluded = 784, full-text: rated = 40, excluded = 31, included = 9 (guideline: [15, 19, 31,32,33]; level 3: [22, 34,35,36]) | ||||
Comments: Mobile devices may be useful in distributing relevant information | ||||