A 6 year old child is brought to pediatric surgical emergency after having road traffic accident while riding a bicycle and was struck by an automobile. He has multiple rib fractures and is complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. He is suspected of having myocardial contusion. Which of the following diagnostic test is usually used to make the diagnosis of myocardial contusion?

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The diagnostic test which is usually used to make the diagnosis of myocardial contusion is electrocardiogram. It is most commonly indicated by arrhythmias on electrocardiogram, which tend to be self-limiting, but must be monitored.

A 6 Year Old Child Is Brought to Pediatric Surgical