BACKGROUND: In the Republic of Ireland there are no paediatric surgeons outside Dublin. Most paediatric trauma is managed in general hospitals by general or orthopaedic surgeons. AIM: In this study we audited our experience with paediatric trauma in a regional setting. METHODS: We carried out a retrospective review of all non-orthopaedic paediatric trauma patients admitted to our institution over a two-year period.The method of injury, management and outcome were recorded and the TRISS (revised trauma injury severity score) method was used to calculate the probability of survival. RESULTS: One hundred and fifty four paediatric patients were admitted following trauma. Falls, RTAs and burns were the commonest reasons for admission. Twenty nine of these patients (19%) required surgical procedures. There were no unexpected deaths. CONCLUSION: The majority of paediatric trauma admissions were for minor injuries. A number of seriously injured children were successfully treated with no unexpected deaths.
BACKGROUND: In the Republic of Ireland there are no paediatric surgeons outside Dublin. Most paediatric trauma is managed in general hospitals by general or orthopaedic surgeons. AIM: In this study we audited our experience with paediatric trauma in a regional setting. METHODS: We carried out a retrospective review of all non-orthopaedic paediatric traumapatients admitted to our institution over a two-year period.The method of injury, management and outcome were recorded and the TRISS (revised trauma injury severity score) method was used to calculate the probability of survival. RESULTS: One hundred and fifty four paediatric patients were admitted following trauma. Falls, RTAs and burns were the commonest reasons for admission. Twenty nine of these patients (19%) required surgical procedures. There were no unexpected deaths. CONCLUSION: The majority of paediatric trauma admissions were for minor injuries. A number of seriously injured children were successfully treated with no unexpected deaths.
Authors: J A Navascués del Río; R M Romero Ruiz; J Soleto Martín; J Cerdá Berrocal; G Barrientos Fernández; R Sánchez Martín; E Molina Hernando; E De Tomás Palacios; J C De Agustín Asensio; R Luque Mialdea; F Aguilar Tremoya; J Vázquez Estévez Journal: Eur J Pediatr Surg Date: 2000-10 Impact factor: 2.191
Authors: G J Nason; F O'Kelly; M J Burke; A Aslam; M E Kelly; C M Akram; S K Giri; H D Flood Journal: Ir J Med Sci Date: 2014-06-07 Impact factor: 1.568