Eric H Rosenfeld1, Brittany Johnson2, David E Wesson3, Sohail R Shah4, Adam M Vogel5, Bindi Naik-Mathuria6. 1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Electronic address: erosenfe@bcm.edu. 2. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Electronic address: brittjohnson40@gmail.com. 3. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Electronic address: dewesson@texaschildrens.org. 4. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Electronic address: srshah2@texaschildrens.org. 5. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Electronic address: amvogel@texaschildrens.org. 6. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Electronic address: bnaik@texaschildrens.org.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to characterize the epidemiology, injury patterns, outcomes and trends of non-accidental trauma (NAT) in the United States using a large national database. METHODS: Children <15 years presenting after NAT were identified in the 2007-2014 National Trauma Databank research datasets. Clinical and outcome data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square and logistic regression. RESULTS: Of 678,503 children admitted for traumatic injuries, 3% (19,149) were victims of NAT. The majority (95%) were under 5 years and 71% under 1 year old. The majority (59%) were male. The median injury severity score (ISS) was 10 (IQR:5-19). African Americans were disproportionally affected (27% vs 17% of all traumas), and the majority had public or no insurance (85%). Incidence was highest in the midwest and lowest in the northeast regions of the country, although trends varied over time. NAT resulted in 43% of trauma deaths in children <1 year and 31% of trauma deaths in children <5. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) was the most commonly encountered diagnosis (50%). Polytrauma was common, and certain injury patterns were identified. Urgent operation was required in 6%, 43% were admitted to intensive care, and 9% died. Mortality was independently associated with TBI, thoracic injury, hollow viscus injury and older age. CONCLUSION: Non-accidental trauma is a leading cause of trauma mortality in young children. Multiple injuries are common, requiring comprehensive evaluation and early surgical involvement. The data presented in this study could serve as a guide to target injury prevention efforts. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III STUDY TYPE: Prognostic and Epidemiological.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to characterize the epidemiology, injury patterns, outcomes and trends of non-accidental trauma (NAT) in the United States using a large national database. METHODS:Children <15 years presenting after NAT were identified in the 2007-2014 National Trauma Databank research datasets. Clinical and outcome data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square and logistic regression. RESULTS: Of 678,503 children admitted for traumatic injuries, 3% (19,149) were victims of NAT. The majority (95%) were under 5 years and 71% under 1 year old. The majority (59%) were male. The median injury severity score (ISS) was 10 (IQR:5-19). African Americans were disproportionally affected (27% vs 17% of all traumas), and the majority had public or no insurance (85%). Incidence was highest in the midwest and lowest in the northeast regions of the country, although trends varied over time. NAT resulted in 43% of trauma deaths in children <1 year and 31% of trauma deaths in children <5. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) was the most commonly encountered diagnosis (50%). Polytrauma was common, and certain injury patterns were identified. Urgent operation was required in 6%, 43% were admitted to intensive care, and 9% died. Mortality was independently associated with TBI, thoracic injury, hollow viscus injury and older age. CONCLUSION:Non-accidental trauma is a leading cause of trauma mortality in young children. Multiple injuries are common, requiring comprehensive evaluation and early surgical involvement. The data presented in this study could serve as a guide to target injury prevention efforts. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III STUDY TYPE: Prognostic and Epidemiological.
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