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[Study of accidents involving children assisted at an emergency ward]
Fernanda Rocha Fodor Filócomo1, Maria de Jesus C Sousa Harada, Conceição Vieira Silva
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo.
Insights
This study identified pediatric accidents in an emergency ward, finding falls were most common among children aged 7-11. Most children received care and were discharged, highlighting the need for child accident prevention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Child Safety
Context:
- Emergency departments frequently manage pediatric injuries.
- Understanding accident patterns is crucial for prevention strategies.
- Childhood accidents represent a significant public health concern.
Purpose:
- To identify and characterize cases of accidents involving children treated in a hospital emergency ward.
- To analyze demographic and accident-related data for pediatric patients.
Summary:
- A study of 890 children in an emergency ward found falls were the most prevalent accident (46.9%).
- The highest incidence occurred in children aged 7–11 years.
- Parents were present in 43.4% of cases, and 95.7% of children were discharged after care.
Impact:
- Provides data on common pediatric accidents, informing targeted prevention efforts.
- Highlights the role of emergency departments in managing childhood injuries.
- Contributes to the understanding of child accident epidemiology.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was identify cases of accidents victimizing children assisted at the emergence ward of a general hospital. Data were collected from January to March, 1999 through a protocol with variables related to the identification of the accidents as well as of the children. The sample in the study consisted of 890 children of whom 56.1% were males and 43.9% were females. The most prevalent accident was fall (46.9%), the age with a major incidence was between 7 and 11 years old, the parents were present to 43.4% of the cases. The children were discharged from hospital after being given care in 95.7% of the cases.