Vol. 7, Issue 1 (2021)
An epidemiological study on pediatric trauma in tertiary care hospitals
Author(s):
Dr. Manan Shah, Dr. Alfven Vieira and Dr. Tushar Agarwal
Abstract:
Aims and Objectives
1. To assess the frequency of inpatient care in cases of paediatric trauma.
2. To assess the sex distribution of paediatric trauma
3. To assess the mechanisms of injury most often leading to significant paediatric trauma
4. To assess the mechanisms of injury most likely to cause trauma in each paediatric age group
5. To assess the frequency of emergency operative interventions in cases of paediatric trauma
Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was performed at MGM Medical College and Hospital, Kamothe, using data gathered over the previous five years (January 2014- December 2018) regarding the age group, sex, and mode of injury.
Results
1. Of 6810 paediatric admissions in the five-year period, 1310 patients were admitted after suffering some form of trauma (19.2%)
2. The ratio of male to female patients was 2:1.
3. A fall from height was the most common mode of injury(43%), followed by accidental trauma from sharp/blunt objects (32%), Road Traffic accidents(11%), and 14% were from miscellaneous causes such as burns, animal bites, etc.
4. Paediatric trauma was found to be most prevalent in the school-going age group (6-16 years), with 54% of patients reporting in that age group.
Conclusion: We conclude that most injuries in the paediatric age group are preventable, and the epidemiology of injury in the paediatric age group differs from that of adults. Therefore, preventive strategies should be designed around the epidemiology of pediatric trauma.
Pages: 90-92 | 975 Views 191 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Manan Shah, Dr. Alfven Vieira and Dr. Tushar Agarwal. An epidemiological study on pediatric trauma in tertiary care hospitals. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2021;7(1):90-92. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2021.v7.i1b.2464