Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 22-27 , March 2010

Radiographic Evaluation of the Pediatric Trauma Patient and Ionizing Radiation Exposure

  • Ricardo R. Jiménez, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests and correspondence: Ricardo R. Jiménez, MD, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending, University of South Florida Affiliated Faculty, All Children's Hospital, 801 6th St South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701.

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doi: 10.1016/j.cpem.2009.12.004

Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 22-27 , March 2010

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