Prospective Evaluation of Safe Observation Period after Asymptomatic Penetrating Thoracic Injury: 1 Hour is Enough
Introduction: The observation period was recently challenged by some studies; and it has been suggested that a 1-hour observation period may be sufficient to allow safe discharge in asymptomatic patients with penetrating thoracic injury (PTI) and normal initial Chest X-Ray (CXR). Objective: The cur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Advanced Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://ajem.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ajem/article/view/148 |