From Collision to Clarity: PECARN cervical spine injury prediction rule for injured children
ALiEM
JUNE 10, 2024
A 10-year-old boy presents to the emergency department (ED) after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. However, until now, there has been a gap in guidance for clinicians managing pediatric patients at risk for cervical spine injuries. Case Scenario: What would you do? He complains of neck pain and is reluctant to move his head.
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