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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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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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KPTI Day |
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Saturday, December 3, 2011 |
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Tufts Medical Center, Wolff Auditorium |
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Thanks to everyone who attended and made the day a success! |
| Check out pictures on our facebook page and send us any blog posts and pictures you took. We'd love to see them. |
Show Us Your Helmet Head!
The Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute needs your helmet head for a new bike helmet safety promotion. We’re looking for pictures from Key Clubbers and Circle K members that show extreme helmet head. How does your hair look after wearing your bike helmet? Is it sticking out every which way? Are your spikes and curls flat? Does your afro have no go? Show us! Email the pictures to plupien@tuftsmedicalcenter.org. Make sure the pictures are able to be printed, clear and in focus, and don’t forget to include your contact information.
(By sending KPTI your pictures, you are giving us permission to use them for promotional purposes.) |
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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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