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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Blunt chest trauma with hemodynamic stability

Recommended: CT Chest with IV contrast is the preferred imaging study for blunt chest trauma with hemodynamic stability. Assesses for hemo/pneumothorax, pulmonary contusion, aortic injury, rib fractures, mediastinal hemorrhage.

Recommended study

CT Chest with IV contrast

CT IV contrast Preferred Chest Emergency Reviewed

Assesses for hemo/pneumothorax, pulmonary contusion, aortic injury, rib fractures, mediastinal hemorrhage.

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