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Thanks Stemlyns.
I think I would agree with some of your observations.
DPL as screening tool before CT!!!... could you reference it? I guess you are referring to the haemodynamically normal and stable patient. Where would FAST fit in then? (assuming the trauma centre in question has access to all these modalities 24/7. The choice would become very obvious if the centre doesn't have a certain diagnostic test).
What about penetrating abdominal trauma?
Has anyone got access to a departmental guideline/pathway /protocol?