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Recognition of hypotensive shock on abdominal computed tomography
The Journal of Computed Tomography
|October 1, 1986
Summary
A patient in a coma experienced circulatory collapse during an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan. This case highlights the importance of recognizing CT scan-related emergencies for prompt medical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Comatose patients on mechanical ventilation represent a vulnerable population.
- Abdominal computed tomography (CT) is a common diagnostic imaging modality.
- Circulatory collapse is a life-threatening event requiring immediate recognition.