Is the Broselow tape a reliable indicator for use in all pediatric trauma patients?
In our population, the Broselow tape is an ineffective tool to predict weight in more than 50% of pediatric trauma patients. This may lead to the underdosing of emergency medications and blood products.
Reviewing the literature, the frequency of this injury was assessed for the first time. An incidence of 1.48% of all radial head fractures was explored. Our material was representative and included 2,296 injuries covering a 15-year period.