Factors Affecting Emergency Department Computed Tomography Use in Children

Variability in computed tomography (CT) use during pediatric emergency department (ED) visits has been reported. Our objective was to identify patient and hospital characteristics associated with CT use during pediatric ED visits.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - April 28, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Daniel L. Lodwick, Jennifer N. Cooper, Amy E. Lawrence, Kelly J. Kelleher, Peter C. Minneci, Katherine J. Deans Tags: Pediatric/Congenital/Developmental Source Type: research