[Injuries in children and adolescents in emergency services]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric emergency medicine
• Trauma care
• Adolescent health

Background:

• Effective treatment of injured minors requires specialized knowledge of pediatric and adolescent trauma.
• Trauma emergency services play a critical role in managing acute injuries in young patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the spectrum of injuries treated in emergency services for children and adolescents.
• To identify patterns and frequencies of different trauma types in this demographic.
• To provide data for optimizing treatment protocols and resource allocation.

Main Methods:

• Prospective analysis of 4784 acutely injured children and adolescents over two years.
• Data collected included demographics, injury type, diagnostic imaging, and treatment outcomes.
• Analysis stratified by age, sex, and seasonal variations.

Main Results:

• The most common injuries were bruises/contusions (34.4%), wounds (23%), and fractures (19.9%).
• X-ray examinations were performed on 60% of patients, with 8.3% requiring hospitalization.
• Distal forearm fractures were most frequent (25.7%), with a similar rate for osteosynthesis (22.5%).

Conclusions:

• Knowledge of injury frequency and age-specific patterns is crucial for competent pediatric trauma care.
• Analysis of emergency service data aids in evaluating service requirements for young patients.
• Findings support the development of targeted training, treatment algorithms, and prevention strategies.