Analysis of pediatric sternal fractures using the Kid's Inpatient Database (KID)

•Pediatric sternal fracture is associated with severe injuries in blunt trauma patients.•Pediatric sternal fracture does not independently predict need for care outside the home after discharge from the hospital.•Pediatric sternal fracture does not independently predict mortality. This study aims to...

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Published in:Injury 2022-05, Vol.53 (5), p.1627-1630
Main Authors: Odegard, Marjorie N, Endorf, Frederick W, Richardson, Chad J, Hess, Donavon J, Segura, Bradley J, Nygaard, Rachel M
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Language:English
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Summary:•Pediatric sternal fracture is associated with severe injuries in blunt trauma patients.•Pediatric sternal fracture does not independently predict need for care outside the home after discharge from the hospital.•Pediatric sternal fracture does not independently predict mortality. This study aims to determine if sternal fracture is a predictor of discharge requiring additional care and mortality. Blunt pediatric trauma admissions (
ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/j.injury.2022.01.021