A Prospective Study for the Detection of Vascular Injury in Adult and Pediatric Patients with Cervicothoracic Seat Belt Signs

Abstract

The algorithms are safe and accurate for the detection of cervicothoracic vascular injury in adult and pediatric patients with seat belt signs. The cervicothoracic seat belt mark and an abnormal physical examination are an effective combination in screening for cervicothoracic vascular injury.