Reducing radiation exposure in pediatric cervical spine imaging for trauma: a multi-disciplinary quality improvement initiative
Implementation of a new evidence-based institutional protocol for PCSI was associated with improved adherence and reduction of unnecessary CT orders. Ongoing monitoring will help determine if these improvements are sustained.
Authors
- Jonathan E. Kohler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7509-4097)
- Marike Zwienenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3745-8349)
- Kendra L. Grether-Jones
- Maureen Murphy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3903-8829)
- Nina Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2387-2093)
Institutions
- Neurological Surgery (US)
- University of California, Davis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child s Nervous System
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-025-06754-z
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01