Objective We aim to formulate evidence-based recommendations to assist physicians
decision-making in the assessment and management of children younger than 16 years …

Purpose To describe nationwide trends and factors associated with the use of computed
tomography (CT) in children visiting emergency departments (EDs) in the United States …

Background Injury is a leading cause of death and disability for children. Regionalised
trauma systems have improved outcomes for severely injured adults, however the impact of …

Hospital-based care of pediatric trauma patients includes transitions between units that are
critical for quality of care and patient safety. Using a macroergonomics approach, we identify …

Background Studying diagnostic error at the population level requires an understanding of
how diagnoses change over time. Objective To use inter-hospital transfers to examine the …

Trauma is the leading cause of disability and death in children and young adults in the US.
While much is known about the medical aspects of inpatient pediatric trauma care, not much …

Purpose Patients transferred between hospitals are at high risk of adverse events and
mortality. This study aims to identify which components of the transfer handoff process are …

Paediatric trauma centres seek to optimise the care of injured children. Trends in state-wide
paediatric care and outcomes have not been examined in detail in Australia. This study …

Background The majority of the US population live in urban areas, yet more than half of all
trauma deaths occur in rural areas. The Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) …

Background: The three pillars of a good trauma system are the prehospital care, definitive
care, and rehabilitative services. The prehospital care is a critical component of the efforts to …