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Non-accidental injury in children—a sub-Saharan perspective on a multidisciplinary, co-ordinated care approach
Non-accidental injury (NAI) in children presents a challenging problem to the pediatric neurosurgeon. The complexity of this condition is underscored...
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Utility of brain imaging in pediatric patients with a suspected accidental spinal injury but no brain injury-related symptoms
PurposeImaging is the gold standard in diagnosing traumatic brain injury, but unnecessary scans should be avoided, especially in children and...
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Underestimating isolated bilateral hygroma as non-accidental head injury with dramatic consequences: a case presentation
ObjectiveAbusive head injury (AHI) in infancy is associated with significantly worse outcomes compared to accidental traumatic brain injury. The...
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Non-accidental head injury of infants: legal implications for the pediatric neurosurgeon
BackgroundThough the neurosurgeon’s role in non-accidental head injury (NAHT) is the prompt recognition and care of the inflicted injuries, he/she...
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Development and external validation of a pretrained deep learning model for the prediction of non-accidental trauma
Non-accidental trauma (NAT) is deadly and difficult to predict. Transformer models pretrained on large datasets have recently produced state of the...
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Hemophilia and non-accidental head trauma in two siblings: lessons and legal implications
Non-accidental head trauma (NAHT) is a common cause of traumatic brain injury in childhood, origin of profound and disabling neurological sequalae,...
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A comparative autopsy study of the injury distribution and severity between suicidal and accidental high falls
Falls are the second cause of accidental deaths worldwide. Falls from height are also a common method of suicide. The aim of this study is to compare...
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Refining the role of cervical spine immobilization and stabilization in pediatric non-accidental trauma, a retrospective series of 1008 patients
IntroductionPrompt detection of traumatic cervical spine injury is important as delayed or missed diagnosis can have disastrous consequences. Given...
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Impact of standardization on racial and socioeconomic disparities in non-accidental trauma evaluations in infants in a pediatric emergency department
BackgroundStudies have illustrated racial and socioeconomic disparities in evaluation of non-accidental trauma (NAT). We aimed to investigate how...
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Successful management of pulmonary edema secondary to accidental electrocution in a young dog
BackgroundHuman records describe pulmonary edema as a life-threatening complication of electric shock. Successful management requires prompt...
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Pediatric Trauma—Not Just Little Adults—Part 1: Differences in Physiology and Injury Patterns
Purpose of ReviewPediatric trauma patients are often evaluated at non-pediatric trauma centers. In this manuscript, we highlight the nuances in...
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Hyperoxia for accidental hypothermia and increased mortality: a post-hoc analysis of a multicenter prospective observational study
BackgroundSupraphysiologic oxygen administration causes unfavorable clinical outcomes in various diseases, including traumatic brain injury,...
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Epigenetic differences in stress response gene FKBP5 among children with abusive vs accidental injuries
BackgroundSurvivors of child abuse experience high rates of adverse physical and mental health outcomes. Epigenetic alterations in the stress...
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Non-accidental Trauma in Infants: a Review of Evidence-Based Strategies for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention
Purpose of ReviewTo provide a resource for providers that may be involved in the diagnosis and management of infant non-accidental trauma (NAT).
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Accidental portal vein catheterization during pleural drainage catheter insertion: a case report
BackgroundIatrogenic portal vein (PV) injuries following pleural drainage catheter (PDC) insertion are rare but life-threatening. This case report...
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Accidental ingestion of multiple magnetic beads by children and their impact on the gastrointestinal tract: a single-center study
ObjectiveIn this study, we aimed to enhance the treatment protocols and help understand the harm caused by the accidental ingestion of magnetic beads...
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High prevalence of non-accidental trauma among deceased children presenting at Level I trauma centers in the Netherlands
PurposeBetween 0.1—3% of injured children who present at a hospital emergency department ultimately die as a result of their injuries. These events...
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Accidental removal of dialysis central venous catheter inserted for blood purification therapy: a single-center study
BackgroundDialysis central venous catheters (DCs) are used for various blood purification therapies. Accidental removal of a DC is a potentially...
