Misshandlungen und Gewalt als Verletzungsursachen im Kindesalter |
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Authors: | L. Geerdts G. Ellsäßer S. Führer T. Erler |
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Affiliation: | 1. Kinderklinik, Carl-Thiem-Klinikum Cottbus gGmbH, Thiemstr. 111, 03048, Cottbus, Deutschland 2. Landesgesundheitsamt Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Deutschland
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Abstract: | Background During childhood injuries are one of the most common reasons for a consultation, second only to infectious diseases. Not as rare as aspected these injuries are caused by maltreatment. The aim of this study is to show the frequency of non-accidental injuries (NAI) in the patient group from a pediatric hospital in East Germany. Material and methods Over a 12-month period all cases of injured children who needed to be hospitalized for treatment were registered. In a computer based questionnaire various parameters, such as age, sex, social status, and accident details were documented. Results A total of 573 injured children and adolescents needed inpatient treatment. In 86.7% of the cases injuries resulted from an accident. In 8.6% of all cases a connection to violence could be found mostly in the form of head and soft tissue injuries. Conclusion The findings show the importance of a detailed and specific anamnesis and physical exploration of children with trauma. Recognition of maltreated children does not only apply to pediatricians, but also to physicians of several specializations. |
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