Pediatric surgery international
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Feb 2020
Establishing a regional pediatric trauma preventable/potentially preventable death rate.
Although trauma is the leading cause of death for the pediatric population, few studies have addressed the preventable/potentially preventable death rate (PPPDR) attributable to trauma. ⋯ Our results identify areas of opportunities for improving pediatric trauma care. Although the overall P/PP death rate is lower in the pediatric population than the adult, opportunities for improving initial acute care, particularly TBI, exist.