Pediatric applied trauma research network: A call to action

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

11-1-2010

Journal

Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care

Volume

69

Issue

5

DOI

10.1097/TA.0b013e3181fa4858

Keywords

Children; Critical care; Emergency medicine; Pediatric trauma; Rehabilitation; Surgery

Abstract

The Institute of Medicine and other national authorities have identified not only critical deficiencies in pediatric trauma care but also insufficient research to address these deficiencies. National research initiatives are needed to understand how best to treat, prevent, and rehabilitate seriously ill and injured children so that we can prioritize, support, and implement necessary changes. Yet, despite the enormity of this public health problem, there is no comprehensive national pediatric trauma research agenda and no infrastructure to support a pediatric trauma research network. The development of a research consortium such as a Pediatric Applied Trauma Research Network, is the next logical step to address these challenges. Copyright © 2010 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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