Sibert J R, Maddocks G B, Brown B M
Arch Dis Child. 1981 Mar;56(3):225-7. doi: 10.1136/adc.56.3.225.
Information about accidental injury to children was obtained by studying children who presented at hospitals in South Glamorgan during a 6-month period. Just under 10 000 children who lived in the area presented at hospital, which, if extrapolated means that 20% of children each year might be expected to attend hospital after an accident. The majority (71%) of children needed only simple investigation, treatment, or reassurance. The distance between the site of the accident and the hospital was directly related to the number of children presenting. The most common cause of injury was a fall, but dog bites also caused concern. Bicycle injuries were more common than police statistics indicate. We conclude that accident and emergency departments should give special attention to children.
通过对在南格拉摩根郡医院就诊的儿童进行为期6个月的研究，获取了有关儿童意外伤害的信息。该地区近10000名儿童到医院就诊，如果据此推断，预计每年有20%的儿童可能在事故后到医院就诊。大多数（71%）儿童仅需要简单的检查、治疗或安抚。事故发生地点与医院之间的距离与就诊儿童的数量直接相关。最常见的受伤原因是跌倒，但狗咬也令人担忧。自行车事故造成的伤害比警方统计的更为常见。我们得出结论，急诊部门应特别关注儿童。
