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Comparative Study
. 2012 Aug 7:20:52.
doi: 10.1186/1757-7241-20-52.

First clinical experience with IVR-CT system in the emergency room: positive impact on trauma workflow

Daiki Wada, Yasushi Nakamori, Kazuma Yamakawa, Satoshi Fujimi
Comparative Study

First clinical experience with IVR-CT system in the emergency room: positive impact on trauma workflow

Daiki Wada et al. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. .

Abstract

Recently, computed tomography (CT) has gained importance in the early diagnostic phase of trauma care in the emergency room. We implemented a new trauma workflow concept with CT in our emergency room that allows emergency therapeutic intervention without relocating the patient. Times from patient arrival to CT initiation, CT end, and definitive intervention were significantly shorter with our new protocol than were those with the conventional CT protocol. Our new workflow concept, which provides faster time to definitive intervention, appears to be effective.

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Photograph showing the IVR-CT system in our emergency room. All life-saving procedures including airway management, emergency surgery, and TAE can be performed on the table without relocating the patient. (A) sliding CT scanner, (B) CT examination and intervention table, (C) moveable C-arm, (D) 56-inch monitoring screen, (E) ultrasonography equipment, and (F) mechanical ventilator.
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