Peadiatric Trauma In A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Pediatric trauma is a major cause of mortality and disability worldwide and accounts for significant socio economic burden in developing countries. Aim: To assess the various epidemiological parameters that influences the causation of trauma and outcome of trauma in the paediatric age group. Methods: Prospective study of 142 patients of less than 12 years age, was carried out over a period of 3 months (1st July to 30th September), and information regarding the following parameters were assessed: Age group, Sex, mode of trauma, type of injury, place where the trauma occurred and the overall mortality as well as morbidity. Results: Majority of the paediatric trauma cases were seen in the school going age group (6-12 years). In male children RTA was the most common mode of trauma followed by fall from height, and thermal injuries. Roads and streets were found to be the place where maximum trauma occurred followed by Home. Overall mortality was found out to be. Conclusions: Paediatric trauma is a public health issue. By assessing the epidemiology of paediatric trauma, we conclude that majority of paediatric injuries are preventable and paediatric epidemiological trends differ from those in adults. Hence preventive strategies should be adopted in paediatric patients on the basis of these epidemiological trends.
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Meenakshi Sundari S, Kannan V V, Vasanthakumar K, Heber Anandan
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