Evaluation and management of pediatric major trauma

R M Cantor; J M Leaming

doi:10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70357-6

Evaluation and management of pediatric major trauma

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1998 Feb;16(1):229-56. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70357-6.

Authors

R M Cantor¹, J M Leaming

Affiliation

¹ Department of Emergency Medicine, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, USA.

PMID: 9496323
DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70357-6

Abstract

Proper management of the pediatric trauma patient involves most of the components contained within standard trauma protocols. By paying strict attention to the anatomical and physiological differences among the pediatric population, the clinician will be assured the best outcomes. This article outlines the fundamentals of proper management of pediatric trauma patients.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abdominal Injuries / therapy
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Craniocerebral Trauma / therapy
Emergency Treatment / methods*
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Multiple Trauma / complications
Multiple Trauma / diagnosis*
Multiple Trauma / therapy*
Pediatrics
Spinal Injuries / therapy
Thoracic Injuries / therapy