Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute (KPTI)

Kids and traumatic injuries are a frightening combination. But it happens every day. Falls. Car crashes. Burns. Head injuries. To prevent these types of injuries in children, and to increase the odds of survival for those who are traumatically injured, two organizations -- The Children's Hospital of Denver and Rocky Mountain Kiwanis District -- have joined in partnership to create the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute (KPTI), for injury research, prevention and outreach education.

KPTI, located at The Children's Hospital, draws on the expertise found at Children's, the only hospital in the Rocky Mountain region solely dedicated to the care of children. KPTI reaches out to educate medical professionals, families and communities throughout Colorado , Wyoming and western Nebraska .

KPTI is Dedicated to:

• Preventing traumatic injury through research and education

• Promoting product safety education through community outreach programs

• Providing specialized training for pediatric emergency caregivers

KPTI Works to Prevent Injuries in These Risk Areas:

• Falls
• Motor Vehicle Crashes
• Auto-Pedestrian Injuries
• Head Injuries
• Sports Injuries
• Child Abuse
• Burns
• Near Drownings
• Poisonings
• Playground Injuries
• Dog Bites
• All-Terrain Vehicle Injuries
• Lawn Mower Injuries
• Bicycle Injuries
• Infant Walker Injuries