Blast Injuries in Children: A Mixed-Methods Narrative Review

• 2019

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• John Milwood Hargrave; Philip Pearce; Emily Mayhew; Anthony Bull; Sebastian Taylor
PMID: 31548997DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2019-000452

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This review analyzes studies on pediatric blast injuries, focusing on demographics, injury patterns, and care needs. Findings show that most injured children are male, with many injuries caused by unexploded ordnance. Younger children experience higher morbidity and mortality, particularly from head and burn injuries, while older children's injuries resemble those of adults. Although children have fewer lower limb injuries than adults, they place a higher demand on both surgical and non-surgical healthcare services. The study concludes that pediatric blast injuries have unique characteristics, and healthcare systems must adapt to meet the specific needs of child survivors.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Mental Health; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Blast Injuries; Burns; Child; Pediatrics; Trauma Severity Indices; Wounds and Injuries; Head Injuries, Closed; Crush Injuries; Head Injuries, Penetrating

Institutions: Imperial College London; Royal Army Medical Corps; Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

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