EBQ:Validation of a prediction rule for the identification of children with intra-abdominal injuries after blunt torso trauma: Difference between revisions
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* Penetrating trauma | |||
* Pregnant patients | |||
* Presentation >24hr after injury | |||
* Patients who did not undergo definitive testing because of low suspicion for intra-abdominal injury | |||
==Interventions== | ==Interventions== | ||
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incomplete Journal Club Article
Holmes J. et al. "Validation of a Prediction Rule for the Identification of Children With Intra-abdominal Injuries After Blunt Torso Trauma". Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2009. 54(4):528-33.
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Clinical Question
What is the accuracy of the prediction rule derived in the publication Holmes, JF et al. Identification of children with intra-abdominal injuries after blunt trauma. Ann Emerg Medicine. 2002;39:500-509. for detecting intra-abdominal injury in children after blunt torso trauma?
Conclusion
Major Points
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
- Penetrating trauma
- Pregnant patients
- Presentation >24hr after injury
- Patients who did not undergo definitive testing because of low suspicion for intra-abdominal injury
Interventions
Outcome
Primary Outcomes
Secondary Outcomes
Subgroup analysis
Criticisms
Funding
UC Davis Children's Miracle Network Research Grant
SAEM Research Training Grant