Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, cilt.15, sa.6, ss.394-398, 2024 (ESCI)
Aim: This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the epidemiology of pediatric trauma in the emergency department of a designated trauma center. The study focused on demographic factors, injury mechanisms, and outcomes, with the ultimate goal of informing preventive measures. Material and Methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted over a one-year period. The study included pediatric trauma patients under 18 years of age admitted to the emergency department of a tertiary care hospital. Data, encompassing patient demographics, time of presentation, injury mechanisms, laboratory and radiologic examinations, consultations, procedures, and outcomes, were analyzed. Results: Of the 434,000 patients admitted during the study year, 30,710 were pediatric trauma cases. The majority were males (64.3%) with a mean age of 10.09 years. Simple falls were the predominant mechanism (90.6%), and the 11-15 age group had the highest number of admissions. Injury patterns varied across age groups, with gender differences observed. Most admissions occurred between 16:00-00:00, and Orthopedics received the highest consultation requests. Ninety-nine percent were discharged, 0.9% were hospitalized, and one patient died. Surgical intervention was required in 97% of hospitalized cases. Discussion: The findings of this observational study on pediatric trauma epidemiology in a trauma center's emergency department contribute valuable insights to the existing literature. The study analyzed a significant number of patients and revealed that male children experienced trauma more frequently. The most common causes of trauma were simple falls and road traffic accidents.