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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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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