Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2572-0775
+44 1223 790975
Rudy Marciano
Ohio Health, Grant Medical Center,
Tanzania
Review Article
A Review of Head Trauma at Columbus Childrens Hospital: Perspectives from Pre- and Post-level 1 Trauma Center Certification
Author(s): Dong Yeun Sun, Rudy Marciano, Edward J Kosnik and Chris KarasDong Yeun Sun, Rudy Marciano, Edward J Kosnik and Chris Karas
Introduction: Historically, head trauma has accounted for a significant portion of trauma admissions to both neurosurgical services and hospitals in general. This study compares pediatric head trauma mortality at a single institution over six decades and through the transition from Level II to Level I pediatric trauma center status.
Methods: Retrospective chart review of the Columbus Children’s Hospital Trauma Registry compared pediatric head trauma data at Columbus Children’s Hospital from the following three five-year blocks, defined as periods 1, 2, and 3 respectively: 1958-1962, 1978-1982, and 2000-2004. Analysis of the data is made within each period and trends are defined with respect to diagnoses, mortality, and vulnerability of gender. Results: The following trends were noted: (1) a significant increase in major traumatic.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2572-0775.1000107