Opportunity for Reduction of Intensive Care Unit Resource Utilization in Pediatric Blunt Liver and Spleen Injuries: A National Trauma Data Bank Analysis

In brief

This study evaluates ICU admission patterns for pediatric patients with low-risk blunt liver and spleen injuries across US trauma centers. Findings suggest opportunities to reduce unnecessary ICU utilization by applying ATOMAC guidelines that prioritize hemodynamic stability over injury grade in selecting candidates for non-operative management.

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