Developing a spinal clearance protocol for unconscious pediatric trauma patients.

BACKGROUND: Spinal injury in pediatric trauma is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, but no current consensus exists on the safest and most effective method of clearance in the high-risk pediatric trauma patient. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed on the records of 115...

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Main Authors: Hutchings, L, Atijosan, O, Burgess, C, Willett, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009