Percent of adult patients undergoing cervical spine radiography or CT imaging for trauma who have a documented evidence-based indication prior to imaging (Canadian C-Spine Rule or the NEXUS Low-Risk Criteria).
Measure Specs
General Information
Numerator
Number of denominator patients who have a documented evidence-based indication prior to imaging.
Denominator
Number of adult patients undergoing cervical spine radiography or CT for trauma (as initial imaging of C-spine)
Exclusions
Patients who have not experienced trauma
<16 years of age or >65 years of age
Patients with a reduced ability to communicate (verbal or cognitive dysfunction)
Underwent prior cervical spine radiograph (3 view or more) that is interpreted as inadequate to fully assess fracture
Underwent prior imaging concerning or diagnostic for injury of the cervical spine requiring further imaging
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