Table 8 Section 5: Whole Body CT – Positioning, key issue 1: patient orientation
Key question: How does head- or feet-first positioning affect a polytrauma – WBCT scan? | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
No | Statement(s) | Cons | Grade | Cons |
5.1.1 | If it is logistically possible, the patient ought to be positioned on the examination table with her/his feet in front of the gantry | 86% normal | GPP B | 86% normal |
5.1.2 | Otherwise, the scan ought to be done head first | 100% strong | GPP B | 86% normal |
Literature: detected = 328, excluded = 323, full-text: rated = 5, excluded = 5, included = 0 | ||||
Comments: Although without any evidence, the advantages of feet-first positioning appear to be clear in terms of reduced radiation exposure of personnel, reduced artifacts due to cable routing, reduced cable routing problems, easier accessibility to the head | ||||