Computed tomography scan utilization in pediatric trauma: impact on length of stay and incidence of false positive findings - Edwards MJ, Jenkel T, Weller B, Weber A, Zhu K, Parikh R, Ata A, Danziger C.

INTRODUCTION: Computerized tomography (CT) scans are the mainstay of diagnostic imaging in blunt trauma. Particularly in pediatric trauma, utilization of CT scans has increased exponentially in recent years. Concerns regarding radiation exposure to this vu...
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