Clinical Analysis of Trauma Characteristics Among Preschool-Aged Children

Abstract

Advances in me dicine and improve d hygiene have significantly reduced pediatric mortality rates associated with infections and malnutrition, whereas deaths from accidental trauma have increased, making trauma the leading cause of death among children worldwide [1,2]. According to statistics from the Korea National Statistical Office, trauma was a major cause of death among young people in Korea. Children require specific expertise that can be delivered by pediatric surgeons and trauma specialists to efficiently manage medical emergencies [3]. The importance of gaining a better understanding of pediatric injury patterns and the management of pediatric trauma patients is widely recognized [2]. Pediatric patients are often unable to clearly convey information about their injuries making an accurate diagnosis difficult to ascertain. Doctors usually rely on caregivers' statements, physical examination, and imaging to help determine medical problems. For this reason, doctors often face difficulties in treating children, which can lead to ineffective delivery of medical emergency care, especially in preschoolaged children. The number of surgeons in Korea has decreased in recent years [4], as has the number of pediatric trauma specialists, and this has resulted in many hospitals providing care with limited staff numbers. Both manpower and resources are required to address the limitations experienced in pediatric patient trauma management. Analysis of clinical features of pediatric