Medicolegal Study of Injuries in Children Attending Emergency Department, Al-Azhar University Hospital, New Damietta | ||
| International Journal of Medical Arts | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 September 2025 PDF (1.09 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijma.2025.454364 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Sara Srour Ali Hegazy* 1; Ibrahim Nour Ismael* 2; Mahmoud Helmy Elsaied Hussein* 1 | ||
| 1Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta, Egypt. | ||
| 2Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Children under the age of 18 years is a vulnerable age group. Injuries account for 15% of all morbidities among this age group. This indicated the value of the determination of the injury pattern, especially with insufficient literature describing the pattern of such injuries in our community. The aim of the work: This work aimed to map the pattern of injuries in children to build up an effective prevention strategies Methodology: This prospective study included children under the age of 18 years who were presented to the emergency department with any type of injury during a specific duration of time [From January to June 2024]. The total number of recognized cases was 153. Demographic data and injury characteristics were documented in a predefined form. Results: There was a male sex predominance [69.3%] and the age group [2–12 years] [68.6%]. The majority were accidental [90.8%], occurred at home [44.4%] in the evening. Sex, manner, daytime of injury did not associated with the age group distribution of injury. However, residence and home injuries were significantly and highly represented in infancy [0-2 years]. Contusions were the commonest in infancy and childhood age groups [50.0%, and 47.6%], while fractures were the commonest among adolescence [32.4%]. The majority of injuries were simple [87.6%], with significant increase of dangerous injuries in adolescence. Fall was the commonest cause [37.9%] and highly represented in infancy. 14.4% needed admission, especially adolescents. Injuries of males occurred usually at home, while of females on the road. There was a significant association between place of injuries and each of residence, type and instrument of injury. Road traffic accident was significantly associated with severe injuries. Conclusion: The current work provided an initial representation of injury pattern in children. It provided a clear picture about the commonest injuries and possible associations. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Children; Injury; Pattern; Contusion; Emergency Department | ||
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