Journal article
Screening for alcohol and substance use in pediatric trauma patients: A retrospective review
Abstract
PURPOSE: Alcohol and drug use in adolescence is associated with traumatic injuries. This study aimed to assess the rates of screening for substance use in pediatric trauma patients presenting at a single Canadian center.
METHODS: A retrospective chart review of pediatric trauma patients (aged 12-17) was performed. Injury specifics, rates of patients screened for alcohol and/or substance use, and screening outcomes were determined. Patients …
Authors
Robinson T; Tarzi C; Zhou XG; Bailey K
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 55, No. 5, pp. 921–925
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.042
ISSN
0022-3468