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SGEM #467: Send me on my way…without Cervical Spine Imaging

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Cervical Spine Prediction in Pediatrics

This chapter discusses a new prediction tool for assessing cervical spine trauma in pediatric patients, emphasizing the importance of proper assessment techniques and effective communication. It highlights the PCARN clinical decision rule aimed at minimizing unnecessary imaging and radiation exposure while prioritizing clinical judgment and family values.

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