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2020 Jan


Pediatr Emerg Care


36


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Sources of Variability in Pediatric Head Computed Tomography Use Among Emergency Departments in New Jersey.

Authors

Holmes AM, Sacchetti A, Bukata RW, Sheth S
Pediatr Emerg Care. 2020 Jan; 36(1):21-25.
PMID: 31895199.

Abstract

Published guidelines have been developed to limit ionizing radiation exposure in children related to diagnostic computed tomography (CT). This study examines the sources of variability in head CT use in children in emergency departments (EDs) in New Jersey despite the presence of such consensus recommendations.