Úrazy u dětí v ORL oblasti
| Title in English | Child injury of head and neck |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2015 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Pediatrie pro praxi |
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| Citation | |
| Field | ORL, ophthalmology, stomatology |
| Keywords | injury; children; prevention; incidence |
| Description | Objective: Statistical analysis of the most common head and neck injuries. Retrospective analysis of a 3 778 patients, age 0–19 years, treated in Faculty Hospital Brno, Clinic of Children ENT, period 01/2005 to 12/2013. Results: The group included 3 778 patients treated for head and neck injury. The group included 62% boys and 38% girls. 58% were preschool children. Most accidents happen at home, 51% of all injuries, the most frequent cause of injury was a fall. The most common diagnosis is superficial injury of lip and oral cavity. 94% was outpatients, without hospitalization. Conclusion: The issue of child injury should be given special attention , not only because of their number, but also the seriousness of the risks that these injuries represent. |