Advancing Pediatric Trauma Care: 2019 Annual Report

Every minute counts when you are faced with a trauma. That’s why the team at Nationwide Children’s is committed to the most advanced care possible for every injured child that comes through our doors.

The Level I Pediatric Trauma Center at Nationwide Children’s provides around-the-clock services to the central Ohio region and beyond. Patient outcomes are enhanced by our state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities, in-house radiology coverage and a comprehensive pediatric burn program verified by the American Burn Association.

Our program is supported by a wide-range of pediatric subspecialists including critical care, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, anesthesia, emergency medicine, social work, psychology and pediatric trauma surgery, allowing our team to handle the most complex cases.

As a leading pediatric academic medical center with a dedicated Pediatric Trauma Research Center, we go beyond patient care, serving as a resource for injury prevention and education throughout the nation.

Join us as we highlight our program advancements for 2019 in the enclosed Trauma Program Annual Report – delivering on our institutional journey to create best outcomes for children everywhere.

Trauma Program 2019 Fast Facts

  • Volume: 2175 patients in 2019
  • Admissions: 1600 patients stayed overnight or longer 

Trauma Type (Total Volume)

2019 Trauma Total Volume

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Top Three Leading Causes of Injury

2019 Top 3 Causes of Injury

Admissions by Service

2019 Trauma Admissions by Service