SGEM #479: Light Em Up Up Up (CT) or Not for Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma?
The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine
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Clinical Decision-Making in Pediatric Trauma
This chapter delves into the complexities of assessing pediatric blunt abdominal trauma, focusing on the role of clinical decision rules and the effectiveness of different diagnostic methods. It emphasizes the importance of clinical evaluation, operator skill in imaging, and the need for judicious use of CT scans while considering patient safety and access to resources.
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