1- All requests are vetted using the LTHT trauma protocols
2- All WBCT scans are supervised by a radiologist to identify
-Life threatening injuries
-Need for Blunt Cervical Vascular Injury Screening
-Need for additional imaging (delayed phase, cystogram etc)
3- When the workload is high and delays are expected, use the escalation policy in the LTHT WBCT Guidelines . Out-of-hours, the on call StR at SJUH and the consultants on call are available for help
4- Always use the LTHT WBCT template for structured reporting (available as a macro on EI) and always grade the severity of solid organ injuries using the AAST injury scoring scale
5- The clinical teams should be informed of any significant discrepancies identified on consultant review
For patients admitted : Major Trauma Nurse Specialist Bleep: 2661 or 07920 757283
For patients discharged home: ED Consultant in charge ext 20901