Original article title
Modeling the Impact of the Updated American Pediatric Surgery Association Blunt Liver and Spleen Injury Guidelines: A Solid Improvement in Care.
Takeaway
Applying updated pediatric liver-and-spleen injury guidance to historical cases predicted fewer ICU admissions, blood draws and restrictions. These are modeled savings and care changes, not prospectively observed proof of safe implementation.
Keep in mind
Retrospective counterfactual modeling of guidelines.
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