Abstract:To examine the incidence and outcomes of paediatric playground and tree-related injuries in the Midland region of New Zealand. Methods: A retrospective review of Midland Trauma Registry hospitalisation data between January 2012 and December 2018 was undertaken. Cases included children aged 0-14 years hospitalised for playground and tree-related injuries. Demographic and event information, injury severity and hospital-related outcomes were examined. Results: Playground and tree-related hospitalisations (n = 194… Show more
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