“Next Day” Examination Reduces Radiation Exposure in Cervical Spine Clearance at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center: Preliminary Findings
Conclusions:
Repeat “next day” clinical examinations and increased involvement of the Spine Service decreased radiation exposure without compromising the diagnosis of cervical spine injury or increasing the length of stay at a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center in this pilot study.
Level of Evidence:
Level 4—case series.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Cervical Spine Source Type: research
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