Epidemiology and aetiology of paediatric traumatic cardiac arrest in England and Wales.

James VassalloMelanie WebsterEdward B G BarnardMark David LyttleJason E Smithnull null

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood (2018)

Survival is possible from the resuscitation of children in TCA, with overall survival comparable to that reported in adults. The highest survival was observed in those with a pre-hospital only TCA, and those who were transported to an MTC. Early identification and aggressive management of paediatric TCA is advocated.

Keyphrases

cardiac arrest
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
intensive care unit
emergency department
free survival
spinal cord injury
healthcare
risk factors