BIG Kids: Application of a Modified Brain Injury Guideline in a Pediatric Trauma Center
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In brief
In brief
Study evaluates a modified Brain Injury Guideline (pBIG) algorithm for pediatric traumatic brain injury patients at a Level I trauma center. The research examines whether implementing pBIG criteria could reduce unnecessary CT imaging and neurosurgical consultations in low-risk pediatric TBI cases while maintaining patient safety.
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BACKGROUND
: Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG) were developed to stratify traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) by severity to decrease unnecessary CT imaging and neurosurgical consultation in low-risk cases. This study evaluated the potential effect of a modified pediatric BIG (pBIG) algorithm would have on resource utilization.
METHODS
: Isolated TBIs (