Quinones Christian, Bolufer Alexander, Hewitt Cory, Tuli Sagun
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, Ocala, Florida.
University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida.
HCA Healthc J Med. 2025 Apr 1;6(2):113-118. doi: 10.36518/2689-0216.1858. eCollection 2025.
Description The use of portable computed tomography (CT) scanners has been shown to reduce risks associated with intrahospital transport and to expedite imaging in critically ill patients. While their use is established in intensive care units, their utility on intraoperative trauma patients remains underexplored. This paper reviews existing literature on portable CT use, defines appropriate clinical indications, outlines contraindications, and identifies quality metrics and implementation challenges. It also presents a proposed protocol for integrating portable head CT imaging into trauma workflows, focusing on early identification of intracranial or spinal injuries in the operating room. The development and analysis of standardized protocols may guide future adoption of portable CT technology in trauma settings.
描述 便携式计算机断层扫描（CT）扫描仪的使用已被证明可降低与院内转运相关的风险，并加快危重症患者的成像速度。虽然其在重症监护病房的使用已得到确立，但其在术中创伤患者中的效用仍未得到充分探索。本文回顾了关于便携式CT使用的现有文献，确定了合适的临床适应症，概述了禁忌症，并确定了质量指标和实施挑战。它还提出了一个将便携式头部CT成像整合到创伤工作流程中的拟议方案，重点是在手术室中早期识别颅内或脊柱损伤。标准化方案的制定和分析可能会指导便携式CT技术在创伤环境中的未来应用。
