Harefuah
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Trauma remains the leading cause of death in the pediatric age group, despite recent advances in prevention and treatment. We retrospectively analyzed 130 cases of multiple trauma among 725 pediatric patients with injuries treated here during 1988-1989. Road accidents and falls from heights were the most common causes of injury. ⋯ There was no mortality in those with PTS more than 7 or ISS less than 25. Thus, the prehospital care of pediatric patients with head injury is associated with high mortality. Absence of mortality in patients with PTS of more than 7 emphasizes the importance of designated trauma centers for these patients.