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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Jun 2018
Implications of non-accidental trauma on resource utilization and outcomes.
- Cristen N Litz, Ernest K Amankwah, Paul D Danielson, and Nicole M Chandler.
- 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.
- Pediatr. Surg. Int. 2018 Jun 1; 34 (6): 635-639.
PurposeThe purpose was to compare the resource utilization and outcomes between patients with suspected (SUSP) and confirmed (CONF) non-accidental trauma (NAT).MethodsThe 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.ResultsThere 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).ConclusionsPatients 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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