Number of radiographs by anatomical site for trauma patients who had consumed alcohol as compared with those who had not (%)
| Anatomical site | Radiographs for patients with alcohol (n=55) | Radiographs for patients without alcohol (n=212) | p Value (comparison of proportions between patients with and without alcohol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head (skull, face, jaw) | 18 (33) | 20 (9) | <0.001 |
| Spine and pelvis | 3 (5) | 28 (13) | <0.2 |
| Upper limb | 15 (27) | 82 (39) | <0.2 |
| Lower limb | 5 (9) | 53 (25) | <0.02 |
| Soft tissue (for suspected foreign body) | 4 (7) | 14 (7) | >0.5 |
| Chest | 9 (16) | 14 (7) | <0.02 |
| Abdomen | 1 (2) | 1 (<1) | <0.5 |
| Total number of radiographs | 55 (100) | 212 (100) |