Pediatric surgery international
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Although firearms account for less than 5 % of all pediatric injuries, they have the highest associated case fatality rate. ⋯ Independent significant indicators of mortality include low initial pH or hematocrit, Caucasian race, high ISS, and those who sustain head injuries.
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Jan 2017
Multicenter StudyAirway foreign bodies in pediatric patients: anatomic location of foreign body affects complications and outcomes.
Airway foreign bodies (FB) are a common medical emergency within the pediatric population. While deaths are not uncommon, the in-hospital mortality rates and correlation with anatomic location of the airway foreign body have not been previously reported. ⋯ The in-hospital mortality rate for airway foreign bodies is 2.5 %. The anatomic location of airway FB in pediatric patients varies by age, and affects the need for mechanical ventilation and in-hospital mortality.