Surge in Pediatric Firearm Injuries Presenting to US Children's Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.4881
Abstract: This cohort study uses administrative health data to evaluate trends in pediatric firearm injuries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. read more here.
Keywords: surge pediatric; firearm injuries; injuries presenting; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
The hidden mortality of pediatric firearm violence.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.031
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Firearms and motor vehicle collisions (MVC) are leading causes of mortality in children. We hypothesized that firearm injuries would have a higher mortality than MVCs in children and a higher level of resource utilization… read more here.
Keywords: firearm violence; firearm; pediatric firearm; hidden mortality ... See more keywords
Regional Differences in Pediatric Firearm-Related Emergency Department Visits and the Association With Firearm Legislation
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001779
Abstract: Supplemental digital content is available in the text. Objective The objective of this study was to describe regional and temporal trends in pediatric firearm-related emergency department (ED) visits and investigate association with regional firearm legislation.… read more here.
Keywords: firearm related; firearm; legislation; pediatric firearm ... See more keywords
Pediatric Firearm Mortality in the United States, 2010-2016: A National Trauma Data Bank Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002573
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pediatric firearm injury is a leading cause of death for U.S. children. We sought to further characterize children who die from these injuries using a validated national database. METHODS The National Trauma Data Bank… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; pediatric firearm; 2010 2016; injury ... See more keywords
Individual and neighborhood level characteristics of pediatric firearm injuries presenting at trauma centers in Colorado
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003520
Abstract: The incidence of pediatric firearm injuries increased significantly from 2008-2019 in Colorado. Children and adolescents who live in more socially vulnerable metropolitan neighborhoods are disproportionately impacted by firearm injuries. BACKGROUND Firearm injuries are the second… read more here.
Keywords: firearm injuries; level; firearm; trauma centers ... See more keywords
Defining the Full Spectrum of Pediatric Firearm Injury and Death in the United States: It's Even Worse Than We Think.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4180496
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to characterize the full spectrum of pediatric firearm injury in the United States (U.S.) by describing fatal and nonfatal injury data epidemiology, vulnerable populations, and temporal trends. SUMMARY… read more here.
Keywords: firearm injury; full spectrum; spectrum pediatric; injury ... See more keywords