This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Effect of abdominal ultrasound on clinical care, outcomes, and resource use among children with blunt torso trauma. A randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2017; 317: 2290-2296.
Published: 6th October 2017
Authors: Holmes JF, Kelley KM, Wootton-Gorges SL, Utter GH, Abramson LP, Rose JS et al.
Conclusion
Some 925 children were studied. FAST ultrasound did not reduce the need for CT, shorten stay in the emergency department, or affect overall hospital cost.
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