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Publication Date
3-2026
Disclaimer
These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
Objective of the Clinical Pathway
Provide care standards, evidence informed care for pediatric trauma patients with blunt solid organ injury across Emergency Department and inpatient settings at Children’s Mercy. The pathway aligns trauma surgery, emergency medicine, and inpatient care to reduce unwarranted variation while supporting safe discharge.
Target Users
Physicians (Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Intensivists, Trauma Surgeons, Fellows, Resident Physicians); Nurse Practitioners
Disciplines
Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Trauma: Blunt Solid Organ Injury" (2026). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/clinical_pathways/53
