The Current State of Pediatric Trauma Care in Kyushu: A Survey Analysis Using the 42nd Kyushu Pediatric Surgical Congress Questionnaire

Abstract

Purpose: We aimed to clarify the current state of pediatric trauma care in Kyushu.
Methods: A questionnaire survey was performed at member institutions of the Kyushu Pediatric Surgical Congress; 22 institutions participated in the survey.
Results: At 12 institutions, primary treatment of pediatric trauma patients was directed by pediatric surgeons. Two institutions had a pediatric trauma team. From May 2007 to April 2012 (5-year period), there have been 9 cases of major organ injuries (involving the liver, spleen, pancreas, and small/large bowel): i.e. 1.8 cases/year.
Conclusions: Pediatric surgeons at none of the institutions had conducted sufficient experiments for creating a database of pediatric trauma cases. Pediatric trauma care in the future will be greatly influenced by current research.