Abstract:INTRODUCTIONTrauma is the leading cause of death and disability in children ≥ 1 year of age. More than 80% of injuries are caused by blunt trauma. Most seriously injured children have multiple injuries.1 Injury scoring systems are designed to accurately assess injury severity, appropriately triage the injured, and develop and refine ABSTRACT Background: Trauma is the leading cause of death and disability in children ≥ 1 year of age. More than 80% of injuries are caused by blunt trauma. Most seriously injured c… Show more
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