Pediatric trauma and injury prevention within emergency departments is a critical area of research aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of injuries among children. Epidemiological data plays a crucial role in understanding the patterns and causes of pediatric injuries, allowing researchers to identify high-risk populations and design targeted prevention strategies. Research also highlights disparities in pediatric trauma, revealing that certain subpopulations, such as children from low-income families or marginalized communities, are more vulnerable to injuries and have limited access to timely and appropriate care. This data on disparities serves as a basis for developing interventions that address the specific needs and challenges faced by these populations, ultimately working towards reducing inequalities in pediatric trauma outcomes. By focusing on injury prevention and promoting equitable access to care, research in this field aims to improve the overall health and well-being of children in emergency departments.
We participated in the PECARN study to develop a clinical decision rule for neuroimaging for in children.
Faculty with a research focus on trauma and injury prevention:
- Anthony Arredondo, DO: Focused abdominal sonogram for trauma
- Email: Anthony.Arredondo@bcm.edu
- Twitter: @DrArredondoPEM
- David Ashby, DO, MS: near-infrared spectroscopy for trauma
- Email: David.Ashby@bcm.edu
- Erin Henkel, M.D.: associate medical director, trauma
- Email: ebhenkel@texaschildrens.org
- Daniel Rubalcava, M.D., MSPH: medical director, trauma; transfusion and coagulopathy in the trauma patient
- Email: dmrubalc@texaschildrens.org
- Manish Shah, M.D., MS: trauma in the prehospital setting
- Email: mxshah@texaschildrens.org
- Twitter: @manishshahtx
- Rohit Shenoi, M.D.: injury prevention
- Email: rpshenoi@texaschildrens.org
- Shabana Yusuf, M.D., MEd: drowning, injury prevention
- Email: syusuf@bcm.edu
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