Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Trauma Patients Under One Year Old Admitted to the Emergency Department

Objective: This study aims to assess the demographic characteristics, mechanisms of presentation, and clinical issues of pediatric trauma patients under the age of one admitted to a third-level emergency department in Türkiye. Methods: In this retrospective study, data from 2174 pediatric trauma patients from 2017 to 2019 were reviewed and analyzed using an electronic record system. The data included age, gender, type of admission, trauma mechanisms, and clinical outcomes. The statistical significance level was accepted as p<0.05. Results: The findings indicate that 52.6% of the patients were male, with admissions occurring more frequently during summer months and on weekdays. The most common trauma incidents were related to falls from strollers or baby carriages, with head trauma being the most frequent injury type. Conclusion: Pediatric traumas represent a critical and life-threatening risk to child health. In particular, head traumas, falls, and traffic accidents result in serious disabilities and fatalities among children. The data from this study provide essential descriptive information to support the development of preventive and emergency treatment strategies for pediatric trauma.