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PICO
Question: Among previously healthy infants presenting to pediatric emergency departments, what is the prevalence of bruising?
Question type: Descriptive
Study design: Prospective observational
Researchers from multiple institutions sought to determine the prevalence of bruising in infants who presented to pediatric emergency departments (PEDs). The study population included infants aged ≤12 months who presented to 1 of 3 large PEDs between 2011 and 2013. Infants were excluded if they were referred for a concern of abuse or had a known coagulation abnormality, severe neurological/neuromuscular impairment, or severe skin disorder. Data were collected prospectively using a structured sampling approach with predetermined “research shifts” to …
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