Emergency department utilisation and treatment for trauma-related presentations of adolescents aged 16-18: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A recent study conducted at our tertiary hospital emergency department (ED) reviewed ED consultations and found that adolescents aged 16-18 years present significantly more often for trauma and psychiatric problems than adults over 18 years. Accidental injuries are one of the greatest health risks for children and adolescents. In view of the increased vulnerability of the adolescent population, this study aimed to further analyse trauma-related presentations in adolescents.

Methods

We conducted a single-centre, retrospective, cross-sectional study of all adolescent trauma patients aged 16 to 18 years presenting to the adult ED at the University Hospital (Inselspital) in Bern, Switzerland, from January 2013 to July 2017. We analysed presentation data as well as inp

SUBMITTER: Brockhus L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10900568 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature