Early discharge in selected patients with low-grade renal trauma

Abstract

In a highly selected cohort, early discharge management of low-grade renal trauma was not associated with an increased risk of early "intervention" compared to inpatient management. Further prospective randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.

Resource utilization and secondary overtriage for patients with traumatic renal injuries in a regional trauma system

“…8 Furthermore, prior studies have shown that isolated renal injury can be safely managed at lower-level centers. 11,14 These data highlight the need for appropriate assessment and implementation of transfer guidelines to manage renal trauma patients.…”

“…Secondary overtriage can also shift resources away from critically ill patients who would truly benefit from level I trauma center care 8 . Furthermore, prior studies have shown that isolated renal injury can be safely managed at lower-level centers 11,14 . These data highlight the need for appropriate assessment and implementation of transfer guidelines to manage renal trauma patients.…”