Language barriers in acute care in pediatric traumatology — Level 1 trauma center analysis

Key Points

• This analysis aims to explore the role of language barriers in pediatric traumatology and their impact on treatment.
• Analyzed communication methods in acute care settings
• Assessed non-verbal communication forms
• Evaluated injury patterns related to diagnostic errors
• Language barriers do not clinically affect treatment outcomes for preverbal children
• Non-verbal communication methods effectively prevent diagnostic errors