Minimal training sufficient to diagnose pediatric wrist fractures with ultrasound

Minimal training sufficient to diagnose pediatric wrist fractures with ultrasound

Abstract Background In children, non-fractured wrists generally need no treatment and those that are fractured may only require a 3-week cast without any clinical follow-up. The ability to perform a point-of-care triage decision if radiographs are needed could improve patient flow and decrease unnec...

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Main Authors: Henrik Hedelin, Christian Tingström, Hanna Hebelka, Jon Karlsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-05-01
Series:Critical Ultrasound Journal
Subjects:
Ultrasound
Pediatric
Fracture
Emergency
Wrist
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13089-017-0066-z

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