Silver trauma - a traffic light algorithm to optimize imaging for low-energy trauma in the elderly

Nimmi Peedika, S Choudhary

Department of Clinical Radiology and Major Trauma Service

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust

Background: Existing decision tools for trauma CT have not been validated for older patients with simple fall from standing. In this audit, we assessed if certain clinical variables can predict injuries and be utilized to direct appropriate imaging in this patient group, instead of a default whole-body CT traumagram.