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Article Synopsis
- A pediatric cervical spine (C-spine) clearance guideline was developed to reduce unnecessary CT scans and radiation exposure in children at a trauma center.
- The study compared the number of full C-spine CT scans before and after the guideline's implementation, finding that post-guideline, there were significantly fewer full scans and a lower average radiation dose.
- Importantly, despite the reduction in scans, the rate of detected cervical spine injuries remained consistent, with no missed injuries reported.