Someone in car accident, they were driving, the car was hit on the passenger's side. they had bruises on their ribs from the seat belt. back was hurting. they had a ct scan of spine, head but not internal organs. should they have abdominal ct too?

CT of the abdomen is not routinely done after a MVA unless the driver or passenger(s) has abdominal symptoms or suspected signs of abdominal visceral organ injury during the exam.

Advise these issues be discussed with the doctors currently involved in evaluating and treating the injured individual. Would not expect abdominal imaging unless the physician suspected a problem such as a ruptured spleen.