The frequency, patterning and morphology of thorax fractures resulting from cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the paediatric (0–3 years) population

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• To differentiate thorax fractures caused by cardiopulmonary resuscitation from those resulting from physical abuse in younger children.
• Examined cases involving children aged 0–3 years
• Analyzed frequency and morphology of thorax fractures from CPR
• Identified patterns associated with fractures from cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Identified specific fracture patterns that differ from those typically seen in physical abuse
• Frequency of thorax fractures due to CPR is notable in the studied age group