Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	113747
Country	Kuwait

Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Rationalizing whole-body computed tomography in trauma: A national audit on resource utilization and strategies to minimize radiation exposure
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Latifah Al-Kandari, Michael A Masoomi, Abdelhamid A El-Gargani, Mahdy-Abass Hamza and Rami M Agha
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences No. PN22-13MM-1695
Corresponding Author	Michael A Masoomi, MRCP, PhD, Visiting Professor, Medical Imaging, ADAN Hospital, Ministry of Health, Moseley Street, Hadiya 46020, Kuwait. masoomim@sky.com
Key Words	Trauma patients; Whole-body computed tomography; Emergency Department; Radiology; Effective dose
Core Tip	Rationalizing the use of whole-body computed tomography in trauma patients is essential to achieve timely diagnosis while safeguarding against unnecessary radiation exposure and optimizing radiology resources. Findings from this national audit highlight practice patterns across State of Kuwait and emphasize protocol optimization as a strategy to balance clinical benefit with patient safety. This initiative represents a pivotal step toward enhancing trauma care management and promoting evidence-based utilization of imaging resources.
Citation	Al-Kandari L, Masoomi MA, El-Gargani AA, Hamza MA, Agha RM. Rationalizing whole-body computed tomography in trauma: A national audit on resource utilization and strategies to minimize radiation exposure. World J Radiol 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-04 07:34
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-04 07:34
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-09-28 10:00
Return for Revision	2025-09-28 10:00
Revised	2025-10-13 00:27
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-10-15 13:18
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-11 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-11 09:23
Articles in Press	2025-12-11 09:23
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