Lurie Children's Child Injury Plausibility Assessment Support Tool (LCAST) - A New, Free App Available for Download

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This screening tool is a free app that helps assess child injuries. It can be downloaded and used to evaluate whether a bruise is accidental or abusive. The tool aims to support healthcare providers in making informed decisions about child injuries. It provides links for more information and access to the app, highlighting its role in improving child health outcomes by offering a reliable resource for injury assessment.

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Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Child Abuse; Decision Making; Pediatrics; Wounds and Injuries; Risk Assessment; Mobile Applications

Institutions: Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

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