Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses
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To review the use of ultrasound for assessment of abdominal trauma during the secondary assessment. Three current methods for evaluation of abdominal trauma will be outlined. The use of ultrasound in evaluation of patients with blunt abdominal trauma will be highlighted, including performance of test, time to test completion, strengths, and limitations. The use of serial examination utilizing focused abdominal sonography for blunt trauma (FAST) to evaluate hemoperitoneum will be presented.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Comparative study of risk factors for skin breakdown with cervical orthotic devices: Philadelphia and Aspen.
To compare risk factors for skin breakdown between Philadelphia and Aspen cervical collars. ⋯ Aspen resulted in lower relative skin humidity.