Assessing Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma

This chapter explores the risk of intra-abdominal injuries in pediatric patients with specific indicators from the PECON prediction rule. It critically examines a study involving nearly 3,000 children with blunt torso trauma, discussing the significant medical interventions required and the implications of various symptoms. The chapter emphasizes the importance of careful interpretation of results and the challenges associated with potential biases in assessing injury risk.