Epidemiology, Anaesthetic Management, and Outcomes of Paediatric Traumatic Injury in a Resource-Limited Urban Centre in Douala, Cameroon

Background: Paediatric trauma is a leading cause of global childhood mortality and morbidity, with a disproportionate burden in resource-limited settings. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major contributor to poor outcomes. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, anaesthetic management, and outcomes, including post-discharge functional status, of paediatric trauma patients in a sub-Saharan African urban hospital, and to identify predictors of mortality. Methods: We conducted a 10-month prospective, single-centre observational study at the emergency department of the Douala General Hospital in Cameroon. We enrolled all consecutive patients aged