Table 2 Radiographic imaging use, fractures, and disposition, by age group

Plain radiography

Cervical spine, %

27

6

Chest, %

32

43

Pelvis, %

9

14

Total radiographs, mean(SD)

1.2 (1.1)

1.6 (1.1)

Head, %

24

45

Cervical spine, %

23

36

Chest, %

5

19

Abdomen/pelvis, %

8

17

Total CT scans, mean(SD)

0.7 (1.0)

1.4 (1.4)

Fractures, %

Spine

0

2*

Rib

<1

3

Sternum

<1

2

Other

<1

1

Disposition, %

Discharged

98

79

Observation

1

8

Admitted

1

13