Letter to the Editor Regarding: Pediatric Firearm Trauma on the Rise
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This letter responds to a retrospective study analyzing 1126 pediatric firearm-related injury cases over 12 years at a single level 1 trauma center. The commentary addresses findings on the rising prevalence of gun-related trauma in children, with most injuries involving male patients and handguns.
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- 1126 pediatric firearm injuries occurred at one Level 1 center over 12 years (2010-2021), demonstrating significant burden.
- Male children comprised the majority of firearm-related injury cases in this retrospective analysis.
- Handguns were the predominant weapon type causing pediatric firearm injuries in this cohort.
- Rising prevalence of pediatric firearm trauma necessitates targeted prevention and trauma system preparedness strategies.
- Single-center data over a decade provides baseline for tracking pediatric firearm injury trends and outcomes.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Letter to the Editor Regarding: Pediatric Firearm Trauma on the Rise. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-07-11. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8834?via_space=staycurrentmd
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