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1 cze 2014 · Non-accidental trauma (NAT) is a leading cause of childhood traumatic injury and death in the United States. It is estimated that 1,400 children died from maltreatment in the United States in 2002 and abusive head trauma (AHT) accounted for 80% of these deaths.
- Identification and Evaluation of Non-Accidental Trauma in the Pediatric ...
Non-accidental trauma (NAT) is a major cause of morbidity...
- Identification and Evaluation of Non-Accidental Trauma in the Pediatric ...
30 mar 2024 · Non-accidental trauma (NAT) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality for children around the world and most significantly impacts children under one year of age. Prompt and comprehensive treatment of these children relies on a high index of suspicion from any medical provider that treats pediatric patients.
8 sty 2022 · This starts with the most vulnerable and the most disproportionately affected pediatric age group—infants. The goal of this manuscript is to provide a summary of recent literature related to the epidemiology, evaluation, and diagnosis of NAT specific for the infant age group.
• In a level 1 pediatric trauma center the total number of trauma patients due to physical child abuse (PCA) were analyzed • 13% during the pandemic • 4% the year prior to the pandemic (P<0.05) • Most patients had public health insurance (75%) • Awareness of this and strategies to mitigate this secondary effect should be implemented
1 sty 2018 · Variability exists in the evaluation of nonaccidental trauma (NAT) in the pediatric emergency department because of misconceptions and individual bias of clinicians. Further maltreatment, injury, and death can ensue if these children are not evaluated appropriately.
Non-accidental trauma is a leading cause of trauma mortality in young children. Multiple injuries are common, requiring comprehensive evaluation and early surgical involvement. The data presented in this study could serve as a guide to target injury prevention efforts.
1 mar 2021 · Implementation of a guideline for NAT evaluation has been shown to successfully remove biases and misconceptions surrounding child abuse and decrease disparities in care. Objective: Increase the percent of children presenting with injuries concerning for NAT who undergo complete diagnostic evaluation from 33% to 95%.
