Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) scans are commonly ordered during initial trauma care. CT scans obtained at referring institutions may fall outside Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) guidelines; be of poor technical quality, requiring repeat imaging; or be performed without reduced-radiation protocols. There is growing concern that early, high-dose radiation exposure in children may increase the risk for certain hematologic malignancies. In addition, excess scanning delays trauma care and …
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