| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4160598 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
When ED physicians replaced PS for Level II alerts, trauma room length of stay was increased, but use of abdominal imaging was decreased with no differences in rate of missed injury or mortality. Emergency Department physicians can safely replace PS during Level II alerts. These findings may be useful to institutions experiencing surgical workforce limitations for trauma alerts.
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Authors
Benedict C. Nwomeh, Anthony J. Georges, Jonathan I. Groner, Kathy J. Haley, John R. Hayes, Donna A. Caniano,