Early experience with a split-bolus single-pass CT protocol in paediatric trauma.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2017.01.004
Abstract: AIM To determine the adequacy of the split-bolus computed tomography (CT) technique in terms of vascular enhancement and solid-organ injury assessment in paediatric trauma. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review was undertaken of all split-bolus… read more here.
Keywords: paediatric trauma; split bolus; protocol; early experience ... See more keywords
Identifying areas for improvement in paediatric trauma care in NSW Australia using a clinical, system and human factors peer-review tool.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.01.028
Abstract: BACKGROUND There is known variability in the quality of care delivered to injured children. Identifying where care improvement can be made is critical. This study aimed to review paediatric trauma cases across the most populous… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; paediatric trauma; peer review; review ... See more keywords
Predicting morbidity and mortality in Australian paediatric trauma with the Paediatric Age-Adjusted Shock Index and Glasgow Coma Scale.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.01.034
Abstract: BACKGROUND Paediatric age-adjusted shock index (SIPA) has emerged as a predictor of morbidity and mortality in trauma. Poor sensitivity and low generalisability demonstrated in previous studies have limited its use. We evaluate the use of… read more here.
Keywords: arrival; trauma; morbidity; mortality ... See more keywords
Optimising whole body computed tomography doses for paediatric trauma patients: a Swiss retrospective analysis
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/ac6274
Abstract: We aimed to evaluate the impact of a low-dose whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) protocol on radiation doses in paediatric major trauma patients. Retrospective cohort study of paediatric trauma patients ( read more here.
Keywords: whole body; paediatric trauma; body computed; trauma patients ... See more keywords
Balanced resuscitation: application to the paediatric trauma population
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DOI: 10.1097/mop.0000000000001233
Abstract: Purpose of review Trauma is the leading cause of death in children over 5 years old. Early mortality is associated with trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC), with balanced resuscitation potentially mitigating the effects of TIC. We review TIC,… read more here.
Keywords: blood products; paediatric trauma; balanced resuscitation;
Failure to initiate trauma team activation for patients who meet the criteria in a level 1 paediatric trauma centre: which patients are missing out?
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17906
Abstract: Trauma team activation (TTA) is paramount in the early hospital management of trauma patients. This study aimed to evaluate factors which contribute to failure to activate the Trauma team for management of paediatric trauma. read more here.
Keywords: trauma team; team activation; paediatric trauma; trauma ... See more keywords
Compliance with contemporary paediatric trauma guidance specific to the SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12902
Abstract: The “Acute Management of Traumatic Injuries and Followup Care during the COVID19 Pandemic” guidelines represent evidencebased good clinical practice and were published by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) following a collaboration with Dental… read more here.
Keywords: time; trauma; contemporary paediatric; trauma guidance ... See more keywords
Drivers of blood use in paediatric trauma: A retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1111/tme.12901
Abstract: We asked whether age or injury severity drives blood use patterns in paediatric trauma. read more here.
Keywords: drivers blood; blood use; paediatric trauma;
G281(P) Paediatric trauma – a scottish perspective
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-313087.275
Abstract: Aim In 2013 a report from the Quality Framework for Major Trauma Service to the Scottish Government outlined possible ways to enhance existing major trauma services for all ages in Scotland. It stated that mandatory… read more here.
Keywords: scottish perspective; paediatric trauma; trauma scottish; centre ... See more keywords
G308 Comparing paediatric trauma standardised mortality using tarn and picanet benchmarks
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-rcpch.299
Abstract: Introduction and aims Illness and injury severity scoring systems enable assessment of quality of care and benchmarking between units by correcting for case acuity. UK trauma network members are assessed by Trauma Audit and Research… read more here.
Keywords: paediatric trauma; pim; mortality; trauma ... See more keywords
G324(P) Paediatric trauma imaging: are the guidelines working?
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-rcpch.315
Abstract: In 2014 the Royal College of Radiology published the ‘Paediatric Trauma Protocols’ emphasising ‘clinical evaluation…knowledge of injury patterns in children… judicious use of plain radiographs and targeted use of CT (Computed Tomography).’ There is ‘increasingly… read more here.
Keywords: meeting criteria; paediatric trauma; imaging guidelines; pathology ... See more keywords