Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 5: Pediatric Blunt Abdominal and Chest Trauma
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Review question #5

Module 5: Pediatric Blunt Abdominal and Chest Trauma
Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding non-operative management of blunt spleen injury?
 It is successful in preventing splenectomy 70% of the time
 Mandates intensive care unit admission in all injury grades
 Shortens hospital length of stay
 Includes serial FAST assessments