Epidemiology of blunt head trauma in children in U.S. emergency departments.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
Among more than 43,000 children treated in 25 emergency departments for blunt head trauma, traumatic brain injury was identified on CT scan in 7% of the patients. Falls were the most frequent injury mechanism for children under the age of 12 years.
Medical subject headings
- Head Injuries, Closed