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Purpose: Our objective was to develop a set of physical exam and laboratory findings that in selected pediatric patients, combined with the FAST exam results, were sensitive and specific in… Click to show full abstract
Purpose: Our objective was to develop a set of physical exam and laboratory findings that in selected pediatric patients, combined with the FAST exam results, were sensitive and specific in detecting intra-abdominal injuries that correlated with CT scan results. Methods: This was a retrospective chart review of all trauma patients aged 0-17 years who were evaluated at an academic American College of Surgeons (ACS) verified …
Keywords:
trauma;
clinical findings;
findings increase;
specificity fast;
increase specificity;
fast exam
Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018
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