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In this episode, we delve into a pivotal multi-center study validating the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) prediction rules for using CT imaging in children with blunt abdominal and minor head trauma. We discuss with the authors the study's impact, how these validated rules can optimize pediatric trauma care, minimize radiation risks, and what this means for emergency practices worldwide. This conversation not only sheds light on the study's intricate processes and outcomes, but also emphasizes the vital role of evidence-based guidelines in enhancing patient safety and care quality. Host: Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Guests: Dr. Nate Kuppermann, Pediatric Emergency Physician, Professor and Chair of the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine, Founding Chair of the PECARN Steering Committee Dr. James Holmes, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Resources: Holmes JF, Yen K, Ugalde IT, Ishimine P, Chaudhari PP, Atigap