Table 4.
Comparison between children involved in road traffic accidents and sporting accidents. Values are numbers (percentages) of subjects unless stated otherwise
| Detail | Traffic accidents (n=119) | Sporting accidents (n=66) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age of child (years) | 13.97 (3.59) | 12.94 (3.86) | 0.074 |
| Age (years): | |||
| 5-9 | 18 (15) | 8 (12) | |
| 10-14 | 37 (31) | 23 (35) | |
| 15-18 | 64 (54) | 35 (53) | 0.794 |
| Boys | 68 (57) | 37 (56) | 0.887 |
| Mean (SD) triage rating | 2.67 (0.98) | 3.67 (0.63) | <0.001 |
| Priority rating 1 or 2 (treatment within 10 minutes) | 38 (32) | 4 (6) | <0.001 |
| Mean (SD) No of x ray pictures | 1.27 (1.32) | 0.88 (1.10) | 0.056 |
| Fractured bones | 24 (20) | 20 (30) | 0.088 |
| Blow to head recorded | 56 (47) | 14 (21) | 0.001 |
| Admitted to hospital | 31 (26) | 9 (14) | 0.080 |