Straddle injuries was an existing Victorian Statewide CPG that has been revised then reviewed by interstate CPG Committee members. It will be considered for PIC endorsement on 18 June.
Key Points
- Most injuries are minor
- Consider analgesia +/- procedural sedation early for examination
- Although infrequently associated with non-accidental injury, if suspected consult a senior doctor and consider advice from the forensic paediatric medical service