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  • Trauma Care
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Trauma remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children.
  • Understanding the injury profile and outcomes in pediatric trauma is essential for improving care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively analyze the injury patterns, surgical interventions, and outcomes of 125 pediatric trauma patients.
  • To identify specific injury types and factors influencing prognosis in young trauma victims.

Main Methods:

  • Inclusion of 125 pediatric patients admitted to a surgical ward post-resuscitation.
  • Exclusion of isolated neurosurgical and orthopedic injuries.
  • Utilization of X-rays, focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) ultrasound, and CT scans for diagnosis.
  • Analysis of injury profiles and surgical management.

Main Results:

  • Road traffic accidents and falls from height were the leading causes (73.6%).
  • School-going children (60.8%) were most affected, with notable injuries including abdominal hernias and delayed bladder perforations.
  • Forty percent of patients required surgical intervention, with some needing delayed surgery (≥1 week).
  • Five patients presented with trauma-unrelated surgical conditions, and five had injuries secondary to sexual abuse.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric trauma patients exhibit a good prognosis even with extensive injuries and multiple surgeries.
  • Close observation during admission and follow-up is vital due to the potential for delayed surgical needs.
  • Early identification and management of trauma-related and incidental surgical conditions are key.