Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons' position statement on the use of all-terrain vehicles by children and youth

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Abstract

The goal of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons is to improve the surgical care of infants and children in Canada. Its areas of interest include all aspects of general and thoracic pediatric surgery with recognition of its unique responsibility to infants born with congenital anomalies and children with malignancies. Although its responsibility to pediatric trauma is not unique, that injury remains the number one cause of death of all children beyond infancy creates a pivotal role of this association in issues related to pediatric trauma. With modern methods of first aid, transportation, resuscitation, intensive care, and specialized surgical team effort, many of these seriously traumatized children can be saved. However, despite these advances in trauma care, it is recognized that the most important and ultimate approach to childhood injuries lies in the realm of prevention.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)938-939
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume43
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Guideline
  • Journal Article

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