Best Practices in Pediatric Trauma Imaging

Resource Overview

• Consolidates national guidelines and expert recommendations to support evidence-based imaging decisions in pediatric trauma.
• Guides treatment decisions for head, cervical spine, thoracic, and abdominal injuries while balancing diagnostic accuracy and radiation safety.

How to Use This Resource

• Review to support appropriate, evidence-based imaging decisions in injured children.
• Use to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic quality.
• Share with ED, trauma, and radiology teams to align care practices and reinforce guideline-based management.