Pelvic Radiography in Blunt Trauma Resuscitation: A Diminishing Role

Abstract

The PXR has limited sensitivity for detecting pelvic fractures compared with CT scanning. Selected hemodynamically stable patients who undergo CT scanning during their immediate resuscitation do not need a routine PXR. The PXR may continue to be beneficial in unstable patients, those with positive physical findings, or those who cannot undergo CT scanning because of other clinical priorities.