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).
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1.5 Measure Type1.7 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)1.8 Level Of Analysis1.9 Care Setting
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1.14 Numerator
Number of denominator patients who have a documented evidence-based indication prior to imaging.
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1.15 Denominator
Number of adult patients undergoing cervical spine radiography or CT for trauma (as initial imaging of C-spine)
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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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Most Recent Endorsement ActivityMeasure Retired and Endorsement Removed Neurology Fall Cycle 2017Initial EndorsementLast UpdatedRemoval Date
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StewardAmerican College of Emergency PhysiciansSteward Organization POC Email
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Risk Adjustment
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