Laparoscopic Management of Pediatric Abdominal Trauma: A National Trauma Data Bank Experience
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2019Abstract Purpose: To characterize injury patterns and institutional trends associated with the utilization of laparoscopy in the management of pediatric abdominal trauma. Methods: The National Trauma Data Bank (2010 ...
Robert A, Swendiman +3 more
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Analyzing the effects of alcohol on adolescent trauma using the National Trauma Data Bank
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 2015Alcohol misuse is an important source of preventable injuries in the adolescent population. The aim of our study was to assess the effect of alcohol in adolescent trauma outcomes.We performed a retrospective analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB).
Hassan, Aziz +6 more
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Misclassification of Pelvic Ring Injuries in the National Trauma Data Bank
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2015The American College of Surgeons has advocated for all trauma centers to participate in the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB); however, no previous study has evaluated the accuracy of coding included in this data bank. The purpose of this study was to determine whether pelvic ring injuries are coded accurately in the NTDB and, if not, how they were ...
Brittany E, Haws +3 more
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A national trauma data bank analysis of large animal-related injuries
Injury, 2021Large animal-related injuries (LARI) are relatively uncommon, but, nevertheless, a public hazard. The objective of this study was to better understand LARI injury patterns and outcomes.We performed a retrospective review of the 2016 National Trauma Data Bank and used ICD-10 codes to identify patients injured by a large animal.
Frank R. Buchanan +10 more
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Facility disparities in reporting comorbidities to the National Trauma Data Bank
The American Journal of Surgery, 2018The National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) includes patient comorbidities. This study evaluates factors of trauma centers associated with higher rates of missing comorbidity data.Proportions of missing comorbidity data from facilities in the NTDB from 2011 to 2014 were evaluated for associations with facility characteristics. Proportional impact analysis was
Ryan Fransman +7 more
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Sternal fractures in children: An analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2019The purpose of this study was to describe the epidemiology and evaluate the clinical significance of traumatic sternal fractures.Patients age ≤18 years with sternal fractures in the National Trauma Database research datasets from 2007-2014 were identified.
Eric H, Rosenfeld +6 more
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Admission Base Deficit in Pediatric Trauma: A Study Using the National Trauma Data Bank
The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, 2001The base deficit, an important indicator of physiologic derangement after severe injury in adults, has not been specifically examined in the pediatric trauma population. The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of the admission base deficit to predict injury severity and outcome in the pediatric trauma population.The study group included all
E H, Kincaid +4 more
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Extracorporeal life support use in pediatric trauma: a review of the National Trauma Data Bank
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2017As the role of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) continues to evolve in the adult and pediatric populations, smaller studies and case reports have described successful use of ECLS in specific groups of pediatric trauma patients. To further define the role of ECLS in pediatric trauma, we examined indications and outcomes for use of ECLS in injured ...
Joshua A, Watson +7 more
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Clustered and missing data in the US National Trauma Data Bank: implications for analysis
Injury Prevention, 2008Background: Injury researchers are increasingly using the US National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB). However, there are some methodological issues that might threaten the validity of studies that use this database for injury research.
B, Roudsari, C, Field, R, Caetano
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Use of Vena Cava Filters in Pediatric Trauma Patients: Data from the National Trauma Data Bank
The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, 2005Placement of vena cava filters (VCFs) in high-risk adult trauma patients is a well-described intervention for prophylaxis against pulmonary embolism (PE). Few data exist regarding the use of VCFs in pediatric trauma.We performed a cross-sectional study using the National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons.
Alan, Cook +5 more
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