Head and Spinal Injuries in Pediatrics: Descriptive Study over 10 Years in a Tertiary Hospital

This study looks at head and spinal injuries in children, which can be very serious. It's important to understand how to best manage these injuries to prevent problems and improve how children recover. The study found that falls and car accidents are the most common causes of these injuries in children. When children have these injuries, they might have changes in their mental state, throw up, or have problems with their nerves. The study shows that it's very important to quickly figure out what's wrong and start treating the injuries to lower the chances of children dying or having long-term health issues.

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  Road traffic accidents (RTA) at 147 (48.5%) and falls at 139 (45.9%) were the most common traumas.
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  The head was frequently involved 253 (83.5%).
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  Observation was the most common treatment, used in 213 cases (70.3%), followed by intubation in 44 cases (14.5%).