Cristen N Litz1, Ernest K Amankwah2, Paul D Danielson3, Nicole M Chandler3. 1. Division of Pediatric Surgery, Outpatient Care Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5th Street South, Dept 70-6600, 3rd Floor, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA. Clitz@health.usf.edu. 2. Clinical and Translational Research Organization, Outpatient Care Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5th Street South, 6th floor, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA. 3. Division of Pediatric Surgery, Outpatient Care Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5th Street South, Dept 70-6600, 3rd Floor, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose was to compare the resource utilization and outcomes between patients with suspected (SUSP) and confirmed (CONF) non-accidental trauma (NAT). METHODS: The institutional trauma registry was reviewed for patients aged 0-18 years presenting from 2007 to 2012 with a diagnosis of suspicion for NAT. Patients with suspected and confirmed NAT were compared. RESULTS: There were 281 patients included. CONF presented with a higher heart rate (142 ± 27 vs 128 ± 23 bpm, p < 0.01), lower systolic blood pressure (100 ± 18 vs 105 ± 16 mm Hg, p = 0.03), and higher Injury Severity Score (15 ± 11 vs 9 ± 5, p < 0.01). SUSP received fewer consultations (1.6 ± 0.7 vs 2.4 ± 1.1, 95% CI - 0.58 to - 0.09, p < 0.01) and had a shorter length of stay (1.6 ± 1.3 vs 7.8 ± 9.8 days, 95% CI - 4.58 to - 0.72, p < 0.01). SUSP were more often discharged home (OR 94.22, 95% CI: 21.26-417.476, p < 0.01). CONF had a higher mortality rate (8.2 vs 0%, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with confirmed NAT present with more severe injuries and require more hospital resources compared to patients in whom NAT is suspected and ruled out.
PURPOSE: The purpose was to compare the resource utilization and outcomes between patients with suspected (SUSP) and confirmed (CONF) non-accidental trauma (NAT). METHODS: The institutional trauma registry was reviewed for patients aged 0-18 years presenting from 2007 to 2012 with a diagnosis of suspicion for NAT. Patients with suspected and confirmed NAT were compared. RESULTS: There were 281 patients included. CONF presented with a higher heart rate (142 ± 27 vs 128 ± 23 bpm, p < 0.01), lower systolic blood pressure (100 ± 18 vs 105 ± 16 mm Hg, p = 0.03), and higher Injury Severity Score (15 ± 11 vs 9 ± 5, p < 0.01). SUSP received fewer consultations (1.6 ± 0.7 vs 2.4 ± 1.1, 95% CI - 0.58 to - 0.09, p < 0.01) and had a shorter length of stay (1.6 ± 1.3 vs 7.8 ± 9.8 days, 95% CI - 4.58 to - 0.72, p < 0.01). SUSP were more often discharged home (OR 94.22, 95% CI: 21.26-417.476, p < 0.01). CONF had a higher mortality rate (8.2 vs 0%, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS:Patients with confirmed NAT present with more severe injuries and require more hospital resources compared to patients in whom NAT is suspected and ruled out.
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