Title
Implementation of a CT Scan Practice Guideline for Pediatric Trauma Patients Reduces Unnecessary Scans without Impacting Outcomes
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
9-1-2018
Publication Title
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Volume
85
Issue
3
First page number:
451
Last page number:
458
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Computed tomography (CT) scans are useful in the evaluation of trauma patients, but are costly and pose risks from ionizing radiation in children. Recent literature has demonstrated the use of CT scan guidelines in the management of pediatric trauma. The study objective is to review our treatment of pediatric blunt trauma patients and evaluate CT use before and after CT-guideline implementation. METHODS Our Pediatric Level 2 Trauma Center (TC) implemented a CT scan practice guideline for pediatric trauma patients in March 2014. The guideline recommended for or against CT of the head and abdomen/pelvis using published criteria from the Pediatric Emergency Care and Research Network. (see full text for full abstract)
Keywords
Blunt trauma; Computed tomography; Pediatric practice guidelines; Pediatric trauma; Radiation exposure in children
Disciplines
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Trauma
Language
English
Repository Citation
McGrew, P. R.,
Chestovich, P. J.,
Fisher, J. D.,
Kuhls, D. A.,
Fraser, D. R.,
Patel, P. P.,
Katona, C. W.,
Saquib, S.,
Fildes, J. J.
(2018).
Implementation of a CT Scan Practice Guideline for Pediatric Trauma Patients Reduces Unnecessary Scans without Impacting Outcomes.
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 85(3),
451-458.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0000000000001974