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Design and created by Guideline Central in participation with the Canadian Association of Radiologists.

Imaging the Pregnant Trauma Patient

Canadian Association of Radiologists

Publication Date: May 30, 2024

Page Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Document Overview

Document Title: Imaging the Pregnant Trauma Patient

Authoring Society: Canadian Association of Radiologists

Document Publication Date: May 30, 2024

Page Last Reviewed/Updated: May 6, 2026

Document Type: Guideline

Country of Publication: Canada

Full Text Freely Available: Yes

Full Text Guideline: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08465371241254966

Source Citation: Qamar SR, Green CR, Ghandehari H, Holmes S, Hurley S, Khumalo Z, Mohammed MF, Ziesmann M, Jain V, Thavanathan R, Berger FH. CETARS/CAR Practice Guideline on Imaging the Pregnant Trauma Patient. Can Assoc Radiol J. 2024 Nov;75(4):743-750. doi: 10.1177/08465371241254966. Epub 2024 May 30. PMID: 38813997.

Document Scope, Criteria, and Use Cases

Document Objectives: Provide evidence-based recommendations for the imaging of pregnant trauma patients, including patient safety aspects (eg, radiation and contrast concerns) and counselling, initial imaging in maternal trauma, specific considerations for the use of fluoroscopy, angiography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Scope: Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D003952 - Diagnostic Imaging

D011248 - Pregnancy Complications

D011258 - Pregnancy Tests

D003952 - Diagnostic Imaging

D011248 - Pregnancy Complications

D011258 - Pregnancy Tests

Keywords: Sonography in Trauma, trauma in pregnancy

Target Patient Population: Pregnant trauma patients who require imaging

Target Provider Population: Specialists of all disciplines involved in the care of pregnant trauma patients who require imaging

Inclusion Criteria: Female, Adult, Childbearing

Health Care Settings: Ambulatory, Emergency Care, Hospital

Intended Users: Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant