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End of Life Care — Skeletal Survey Recommendations — Clinical Pathway: Emergency

End of Life Care Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department

Skeletal Survey and Toxicology Recommendations

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Skeletal Survey

Age, months Skeletal Survey Recommendations
0 - < 24
  • Obtain for all unexplained deaths
> 24
  • Not routinely recommended
  • Consult SCAN team for children 24 to 36 months with clear signs of non-accidental trauma
Note

The ED Attending must contact the Medical Examiner and Social if there are any positive findings on the skeletal survey
Per Medical Examiner Case: RN Documentation/Body Preparation
CD with skeletal survey and other imaging should accompany the body to the morgue/Medical Examiner’s office

Related Pathway

Emergency Department Physical Abuse Clinical Pathway

Toxicology Testing

For ME cases, no toxicologic testing may be obtained after pronouncement of death.

 

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