2014
In Situ Pediatric Trauma Simulation
Auerbach M, Roney L, Aysseh A, Gawel M, Koziel J, Barre K, Caty MG, Santucci K. In Situ Pediatric Trauma Simulation. Pediatric Emergency Care 2014, 30: 884-891. PMID: 25407035, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000297.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Computed tomography scanning in pediatric trauma: Opportunities for performance improvement and radiation safety
Hartin CW, Jordan JM, Gemme S, Glick PL, Caty MG, Ozgediz DE, Bass KD. Computed tomography scanning in pediatric trauma: Opportunities for performance improvement and radiation safety. Journal Of Surgical Research 2012, 180: 226-231. PMID: 22578856, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.04.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric trauma centerNon-pediatric facilitiesCT scanRadiation exposureLevel I pediatric trauma centerNon-pediatric centersPediatric specialty careRadiation reduction protocolProportion of scansCT scanning protocolsSignificant radiation exposurePediatric traumaInitial presentationTrauma databaseTrauma centerSpecialty careTomography scanningTraumaScanning protocolBody areasScansChildrenDosage informationExposureRadiation dosage
2006
Lawnmower injuries in children: a 10-year experience
Lau ST, Lee YH, Hess DJ, Brisseau GF, Keleher GE, Caty MG. Lawnmower injuries in children: a 10-year experience. Pediatric Surgery International 2006, 22: 209-214. PMID: 16421702, DOI: 10.1007/s00383-005-1633-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLawnmower injuriesTorso injuriesExtremity injuriesHigher average injury severity scoreAverage Injury Severity ScoreLawnmower-related injuriesPediatric lawnmower injuriesInjury Severity ScoreExtensive surgical reconstructionHospital stayLonger average lengthPediatric traumaChildren's HospitalPreventable causeMean ageSeverity scoreSurgical reconstructionInjuryPatientsAmputationHospitalSafety modificationsAverage lengthChildrenCause