An exploratory assessment of the management of pediatric traumatic brain injury in three centers in Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Hospital care practices of pediatric TBI patients in LMICs are unknown. Our objective was to report on hospital management and outcomes of children with TBI in three centers in LMICs.

Methods

We completed a secondary analysis of a prospective observational study in children (<18 years) over a 4-week period. Outcome was determined by Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category (PCPC) score; an unfavorable score was defined as PCPC > 2 or an increase of two points from baseline. Data were compared using Chi-square and Wilcoxon rank sum tests.

Results

Fifty-six children presented with TBI (age 0-17 y), most commonly due to falls (43%, n = 24)

SUBMITTER: Raees M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9428450 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature