Implementation of the Amsterdam Pediatric Wrist Rules.

Marjolein A M MuldersMonique M J WalenkampAnnelie SlaarFrank OuwehandNico L SosefRomuald van VeldeJ Carel GoslingsNiels W L Schep

Published in: Pediatric radiology (2018)

Implementing the Amsterdam Pediatric Wrist Rules resulted in a significant reduction in wrist radiographs and time spent at the emergency department. The Amsterdam Pediatric Wrist Rules were able to correctly identify 98% of all clinically relevant distal forearm fractures.

Keyphrases

emergency department
primary care
healthcare
quality improvement
minimally invasive