“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