2012
Computed tomography scanning in pediatric trauma: Opportunities for performance improvement and radiation safety
Hartin CW, Jordan JM, Gemme S, Glick PL, Caty MG, Ozgediz DE, Bass KD. Computed tomography scanning in pediatric trauma: Opportunities for performance improvement and radiation safety. Journal Of Surgical Research 2012, 180: 226-231. PMID: 22578856, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.04.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric trauma centerNon-pediatric facilitiesCT scanRadiation exposureLevel I pediatric trauma centerNon-pediatric centersPediatric specialty careRadiation reduction protocolProportion of scansCT scanning protocolsSignificant radiation exposurePediatric traumaInitial presentationTrauma databaseTrauma centerSpecialty careTomography scanningTraumaScanning protocolBody areasScansChildrenDosage informationExposureRadiation dosage
1999
Does early ultrasonography affect management of pediatric appendicitis? A prospective analysis
Rice H, Arbesman M, Martin D, Brown R, Gollin G, Gilbert J, Caty M, Glick P, Azizkhan R. Does early ultrasonography affect management of pediatric appendicitis? A prospective analysis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 1999, 34: 754-759. PMID: 10359177, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3468(99)90369-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly ultrasonographyClinical utilityEquivocal findingsHigh clinical suspicionHospital resource utilizationRisk of appendicitisDiagnosis of appendicitisInitial management planPediatric surgery fellowsProper clinical roleSubstantial clinical utilityClinical suspicionPediatric appendicitisInitial presentationPossible appendicitisStudy cohortClinical managementDifficult diagnosisAppendicitisClinical roleProspective analysisClinical judgmentPatient carePatientsUltrasonography