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Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute
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Welcome to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute (KPTI) home page.
KPTI is dedicated to the specialized care of pediatric trauma patients and to the health and safety of all children.
Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to children. More children are killed and disabled by injuries than all other diseases combined.
As a partnership between the New England District of Kiwanis and the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, we have worked together since 1981 providing the highest level of expertise available to treat the most seriously injured children at our Pediatric Emergency Department , an American College of Surgeons verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.
KPTI is the first pediatric trauma center in the world to provide medical care for injured children, medical research on pediatric trauma, and injury prevention programs for children and families. Our Community Safety Programs reach more than 33,000 children and their families each year in New England alone.
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Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes according to an article published in the November issue of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services summarizes the findings here. |
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CPSC Safety Blog |
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has a blog on child safety with lots of information for parents. Check it out here |
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| Child Safety Seat regulations are going to be changing. The LATCH system in newer cars are not safe for all kids. An article in USA Today explains. Click here. |
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Traffic Fatalities are the No. 1 Killer of Young People World Wide.
A report by Kevin Watkins for the 2012 World Summit in Rio de Janeiro. A summary of the report here. |
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A service for new mothers that sends 3 free texts per week of important information to new moms about their babies health and safety. Check it out www.text4baby.org |
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Lil' Iguana Children's Safety Foundation |
| A great way to bring safety messages to young children with songs and interactive stage shows. Check out their new website www.liliguanausa.org. |
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Shaken Baby Memorial Quilt |
| To raise awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), the Massachusetts Shaken Baby Prevention Center, Tufts Medical Center and KPTI would like you to know you can rent the quilt for display in public buildings, malls, libraries, hospitals, etc. and provide prevention information to your communities. More information on our Events page. Scroll down to "Everybody at the Table". |
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CDC provides motor vehicle saftey statistics and prevention. |
| Check out the CDC website on motor vehicle safety. In 2009, 8 teens died every day in motor vehicle crashes - it's the number one cause of death in teens. |
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New Federal Child Passenger Safety Seat Guidelines |
| Kids are safest in rear-facing car seats until age 2 according to a new Federal guideline issued by the American Accademy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. More information here . |
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Child Passenger Safety |
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Make sure your child's safety seat is installed correctly! |
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Sports Concussion Awareness |
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The new CDC website contains information for coaches, parents, athletes and health care professionals on preventing, recognizing and responding to a concussion. |
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NFL and CDC unveil poster to educate young athletes about concussions. Order a free poster and learn more... (pdf) |
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PIECES OF HOME, the Backpack Project |
| A program to serve children who need immediate placement into foster care. Help us provide children, many of whom are victims of trauma, transition a little more smoothly into foster care. More information here. |
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