EBQ:Validation of a prediction rule for the identification of children with intra-abdominal injuries after blunt torso trauma

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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

  • <18 yr old
  • Blunt torso trauma
  • Underwent definitive testing for intra-abdominal injury: CT, diagnostic peritoneal lavage, diagnostic laparotomy or laparoscopy.

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

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Funding

UC Davis Children's Miracle Network Research Grant
SAEM Research Training Grant

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