Childhood trauma profile at a tertiary care hospital in India.
Indian Pediatr
;
2009 Feb; 46(2): 168-71
Artículo
en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-12329
ABSTRACT
Childhood injuries are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. We evaluated the type of pediatric injuries encountered in the emergency room amongst 225 children (boys 151, girls 64; age range, 2 mo-12 yr). Data were collected using a structured injury proforma over a period of 12 months. Injuries occurred at home (n=137, 60.8%), street (n=38, 16.8%), and playground (n=37, 16.4%). Most frequent injuries were falls (n=144, 64%) and road traffic injuries (RTI) (n=37, 16.4%). Injuries mostly consisted of fractures (n=72, 32%), bruises (n=39, 17.3%), and lacerations (n=35, 15.5%). Child abuse was recognized in 7 (3.5%) children. There was an average delay of 2 hour 50 minutes to reach the medical facility.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Juego e Implementos de Juego
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Heridas y Lesiones
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Accidentes Domésticos
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Niño
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Preescolar
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Estudios Prospectivos
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Traumatismos del Cuello
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Año:
2009
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Artículo
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