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Standardization of Discharge Instructions by Age for Children Presenting to the ED With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Quality Improvement Project.
Niralee K Rana, Nicole L Gerber, Snezana Nena Osorio, Michael J Alfonzo, Sean C Rose, Miriam H Beauchamp, Deborah A Levine
Published: 202610.1097/PEC.0000000000003493
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) are common in pediatric emergency departments (EDs), but inconsistent use of diagnostic labels leads to variable discharge instructions, especially with regard to concussion. Lack of age-appropriate…
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