Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
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þ DPL in children:
 - 15cc/kg of normal saline
 - should be warmed prior to use to prevent hypothermia.
   ref: Rosen 3rd ed. p 479;
   ref: Schwartz, Principles of Surgery, 5th ed. p 248.

þ DPL Analysis
 - elevated amylase (>20 IU/L) and alkaline phosphatase (>3 IU/L),
   suspicion of a small intestinal injury is significantly increased.
   Ref: Rosen 3rd ed. p482