Characteristics of minor head trauma in toddlers
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چکیده
The objective of present study is to evaluate mechanisms and causes head trauma, factors influencing management pediatric minor highlight decision making processes in diagnostic imaging as well searching for preventive measures trauma. Children younger than two years age who were admitted emergency department one-year period due trauma included the study. To be inside or outside house did not significantly change incidence falls children (p=0.096). Incidence was increased at living rooms (p=0.01) bathrooms (p=0.036). scalp hematomas higher symptomatic patients (p=0.006). Asymptomatic admission after a injury significant factor on imaging. A patient’s asymptomatic presentation should used criterion rule out cerebral injuries. lack obvious signs symptoms during evaluation does exclude TBI. Existing serious lead quick patient possible surgical emergency. Scalp are associated with predictor brain injury. Clinicians have lower threshold children<2 age.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of experimental and clinical medicine
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1309-5129', '1309-4483']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52142/omujecm.38.4.21