Publications by authors named "Lisa C Ngo"
Article Synopsis
- Triage accuracy is crucial for effective pediatric trauma care, with this study exploring factors leading to under- and over-triage in an urban trauma center.
- The study analyzed 1,094 trauma cases involving patients under 18 years old from January 2021 to July 2023, finding an under-triage rate of 3.8% and an over-triage rate of 13.6%.
- Key risk factors identified include infants (0-1 years) being most likely to be under-triaged and older teens (11-17 years) being most often over-triaged, with non-accidental trauma linked to under-triage and penetrating injuries associated with over-triage.
