Publications by authors named "D A Plumley"
Introduction: Pediatric firearm injury prevention research in younger age groups is limited. This study evaluated a large multicenter cohort of younger children with firearm injuries, focusing on injury patterns and surgical resource utilization.
Methods: Children ≤15 y old sustaining firearm injuries between 2016 and 2021 and treated at 10 pediatric trauma centers in Florida were included.
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzed injury patterns and outcomes for golf cart (GC) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents among children under 16, revealing a rise in injuries for both types of vehicles from January 2016 to June 2021.
- - It found that GC patients tend to be younger and have a higher rate of intracranial injuries compared to ATV patients, but overall injury severity, ICU admission rates, and surgical needs were similar for both.
- - The results suggest that despite being seen as safer, golf carts pose a significant injury risk similar to ATVs, indicating a need for improved safety measures for their use.
Introduction: Trauma-informed care (TIC) spans many different health care fields and is essential in promoting the well-being and recovery of traumatized individuals. This review aims to assess the efficacy of TIC frameworks in both educating providers and enhancing care for adult and pediatric patients.
Methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed, EMBASE, Proquest, Cochrane, and Google Scholar to identify relevant articles up to September 28, 2023.
Background: Relationships between social determinants of health and pediatric trauma mechanisms and outcomes are unclear in context of COVID-19.
Methods: Children <16 years old injured between 2016 and 2021 from ten pediatric trauma centers in Florida were included. Patients were stratified by high vs.
Background: Patients are at risk of missed or delayed injuries in the setting of multisystem trauma, which may be identified with a tertiary trauma survey (TTS). There is limited literature to support the utilization of a TTS in pediatric trauma population. We aim to assess the impact of the TTS as a quality and performance improvement tool in identifying missed or delayed injuries and improving the quality of care among pediatric trauma population.
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