Successful rescue of a child with fall-related multi-organ injuries

Background Fall-related injury is a major cause of accidental death and is rarely reported in children. Even successful treatment of children with multi-organ injuries caused by fall from the extreme height has been rarely reported. Methods We herein report a 2-year-old girl who fell from the 10th f...

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Published in:World journal of pediatrics : WJP 2013-08, Vol.9 (3), p.281-283
Main Authors: Yang, Zi-Hao, Zhang, Chen-Mei, Lou, Xiao-Fang, Chen, Zhen-Jie, Ye, Sheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Critical Care Medicine
Imaging
Intensive
Maternal and Child Health
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Radiology
Surgery
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Summary:Background Fall-related injury is a major cause of accidental death and is rarely reported in children. Even successful treatment of children with multi-organ injuries caused by fall from the extreme height has been rarely reported. Methods We herein report a 2-year-old girl who fell from the 10th floor, had multi-organ injuries, and was successfully rescued. Results The girl sustained multi-organ injuries, such as head injury, closed abdominal injury, as well as fractures of the left limbs, and successfully recovered after two surgeries and supportive treatment. Conclusions This case illustrates that a child who falls from extreme heights can occasionally be rescued. Early neuroprotective strategies help to improve neurological recovery.
ISSN:1708-8569
1867-0687
DOI:10.1007/s12519-013-0401-9