This literature search from 1946-2023 looking at comparing selective use of CT scans vs whole body scans in geriatric trauma found no benefit of whole body CT in mortality, hospital length of stay or ED discharge. This study only included 15,000 pts over that very long time line. More robust, current work needs to be done on this important topic.
References
Tang P, Elkington O, Stevens S. Whole body CT-scan vs. selective CT-scan in geriatric trauma: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Trauma. 2025;0(0). doi:10.1177/14604086241304629
