Low-Value Clinical Practices in Pediatric Trauma Care
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.40983
Abstract: Key Points Question Are low-value clinical practices (ie, the potential for harm exceeds the potential for benefit) in pediatric trauma care frequent and subject to interhospital variation? Findings In this cohort study including 59 trauma… read more here.
Keywords: low value; trauma care; value clinical; pediatric trauma ... See more keywords
Association of Prehospital Transfusion With Mortality in Pediatric Trauma.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.1291
Abstract: Importance Optimal hemostatic resuscitation in pediatric trauma is not well defined. Objective To assess the association of prehospital blood transfusion (PHT) with outcomes in injured children. Design, Setting, and Participants This retrospective cohort study of… read more here.
Keywords: mortality; cohort; transfusion; pht ... See more keywords
A Novel Approach to Assessment of US Pediatric Trauma System Development
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.4303
Abstract: This cross-sectional study investigates state pediatric trauma system development in the US. read more here.
Keywords: trauma system; pediatric trauma; system development;
Improved outcomes for severely injured children in designated pediatric trauma centers in the Netherlands
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-025-02916-5
Abstract: Pediatric trauma centers (PTCs) have been associated with lower mortality rates and increased use of non-operative management. While not formally designated, six trauma centers in the Netherlands meet PTC criteria and are referred to as… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; trauma; trauma centers; mortality ... See more keywords
Emergency department imaging of pediatric trauma patients during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
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DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-4065-9
Abstract: BackgroundMilitary hospitals in Iraq and Afghanistan treated children with traumatic injuries during the recent conflicts. Diagnostic imaging is an integral component of trauma management; however, few published data exist on its use in the wartime… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric trauma; iraq afghanistan; trauma; emergency department ... See more keywords
Implementation of a checklist to improve pediatric trauma assessment quality in a Brazilian hospital
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-04941-y
Abstract: Trauma is the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in Brazil. Measurement of quality of care is important, as well as interventions that will help optimize treatment. We aimed to evaluate adherence to… read more here.
Keywords: quality; pediatric trauma; trauma assessment; trauma ... See more keywords
Whole blood transfusion in pediatric trauma patients with traumatic brain injury may decrease the risk of early death
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-025-06175-8
Abstract: There has been a resurgence in the use of whole blood for trauma resuscitation, however the outcomes for pediatric trauma patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) resuscitated with whole blood are unknown. We hypothesized a… read more here.
Keywords: risk early; whole blood; trauma patients; blood ... See more keywords
Information flow during pediatric trauma care transitions: things falling through the cracks
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DOI: 10.1007/s11739-019-02110-7
Abstract: Pediatric trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children in the USA. Every year, nearly 10 million children are evaluated in emergency departments (EDs) for traumatic injuries, resulting in 250,000… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; information; pediatric trauma; trauma care ... See more keywords
Pediatric Trauma Mortality in Jerusalem’s Israeli Healthcare System: A Retrospective Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s44197-025-00391-0
Abstract: Jerusalem's intricate geopolitical environment, ethnic diversity, and divided healthcare systems between its East and West regions may impact pediatric trauma mortality. This study investigated pediatric trauma mortality rates in Jerusalem's Israeli healthcare system. We conducted… read more here.
Keywords: trauma; trauma mortality; jerusalem; pediatric trauma ... See more keywords
Emergency department resuscitation of pediatric trauma patients in Iraq and Afghanistan
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.014
Abstract: Background Military hospital healthcare providers treated children during the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Compared to adults, pediatric patients present unique challenges during trauma resuscitations and have notably been discussed in few research reports.… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; patients iraq; pediatric trauma; iraq afghanistan ... See more keywords
Work system barriers and facilitators in inpatient care transitions of pediatric trauma patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103059
Abstract: Hospital-based care of pediatric trauma patients includes transitions between units that are critical for quality of care and patient safety. Using a macroergonomics approach, we identify work system barriers and facilitators in care transitions. We… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric trauma; care transitions; trauma patients; care ... See more keywords