When is it safe to discharge asymptomatic patients with abdominal stab wounds? [electronic resource]
- The Journal of trauma Mar 2005
- 523-5 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
0022-5282
10.1097/01.ta.0000152987.21630.39 doi
Abdominal Injuries--diagnosis Algorithms Decision Trees Female Florida Hemoperitoneum--etiology Humans Laparotomy--statistics & numerical data Length of Stay--statistics & numerical data Male Monitoring, Physiologic--methods Patient Discharge--standards Patient Selection Peritoneal Lavage Physical Examination--methods Prospective Studies Retrospective Studies Safety Time Factors Trauma Centers Treatment Outcome Unnecessary Procedures Wounds, Stab--complications