Bandaids are not the fix: Examining the patterns of injury-related emergency department presentations in Australian children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To provide an epidemiological understanding of the types of injuries treated in ED in Australian children, describe the impact of these injuries in volume and severity, and assess the patterns by demographic and temporal factors.

Methods

ED data from six major paediatric hospitals in four Australian states over the period 2011-2017 were analysed to identify childhood injury patterns by nature of injury and body region, as well as sex, age group and temporal factors.

Results

A total of 486 762 ED presentations for injury in children aged 0-14 years were analysed. The most common injuries for all age groups were fractures of the upper extremities. Leading injury diagnosis groups varied by age groups and sex. Overall, children aged 1-2 years had the highest num

SUBMITTER: Moller H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087466 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature