Table 1 List of exampled “dangerous mechanism of injury” used in the trauma protocol of our Centre. It is usually warranted to perform CT scanning in these circumstances
Fall over 3 m | |
Pedestrian or pedal cyclist hit by a motor vehicle | |
RTC over 40mph, or ejection from a vehicle, or death to another occupant of the vehicle | |
RTC with rollover, extensive damage to vehicle, or extrication time more than 20 min |