Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Risk Stratification: Rebaked Morsel
Pediatric EM Morsels
JULY 5, 2024
risk of C Spine injury) Altered Mental Status (GCS 3-8 or U on AVPU) Abnormal ABCs on exam Focal Neurologic Deficits (paresthesia, numbness, weakness) Not Negligible Risk (2.8% While plain films for C-spine injury had previously fallen out of routine ED practice, we now have more evidence to support their use in intermediate risk patients.
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