Citation

Shi X, Edwards MJ. U. S. Army Med. Dep. J. 2016; ePub(2-16): 153-156.

Affiliation

General Surgery Service, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, United States Army Medical Department)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

27215884

Abstract

The majority of the documented experience in pediatric trauma care during the past decade of conflict is from the inpatient Role 3 mission. Pediatric patients (defined as 14 years of age or less) accounted for 5% to 10% of combat admissions. Care for these patients was resource intensive and mortality rates significantly higher than those seen in pediatric hospitals in the United States. The largest documented experience to date with explosive injuries and massive transfusions in children were reported from this conflict. Improvements in logistic and personnel support was seen throughout the decade of conflict, however long-term outcomes and clinical practice guidelines to direct future care for these children are lacking.

Language: en