Validation of the "Wisconsin Criteria" for Obtaining Dedicated Facial Imaging and Its Financial Impact at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Christopher N StewartLily WoodRuth Jo BartaPublished in: Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction (2020)
The "Wisconsin criteria" are a reliable method to screen for facial fracture in trauma patients. Using a validated instrument tool to guide decision-making, we can avoid obtaining low-value imaging studies. This can have a large economic impact while maintaining safety and reliability in accurate diagnosis.