CT Timing Affects Injury Assessment in Pediatric Trauma

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TOPLINE: Children with blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) and positive CT scans for abdomen/pelvis (CT a/p) have more severe injuries and longer hospital stays, whereas those with negative scans may not require transfer to a trauma center, a study suggests. METHODOLOGY: This retrospective analysis included 923 pediatric patients (mean age, 8.2 years; 60.8% men; 59.4% White) […]

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Publish date : 2024-12-20 06:22:33

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