Abstract
Pediatric trauma evaluation mimics adult stabilization in that it is best accomplished with a focused and systematic approach. Attention to developmental differences, anatomic and physiologic nuances, and patterns of injury equip emergency physicians to stabilize and manage pediatric injury.
Keywords:
Pediatric C-spine; Pediatric abdominal trauma; Pediatric airway; Pediatric head trauma; Pediatric primary survey; Pediatric secondary survey; Pediatric trauma.
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MeSH terms
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Abdominal Injuries / diagnosis
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Abdominal Injuries / therapy
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Adolescent
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Age Factors
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Craniocerebral Trauma / diagnosis
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Craniocerebral Trauma / therapy
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation
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Intubation, Intratracheal / methods
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Respiration, Artificial
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Resuscitation
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Spinal Injuries / diagnosis
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Spinal Injuries / therapy
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Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis*
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Wounds and Injuries / mortality
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Wounds and Injuries / physiopathology
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Wounds and Injuries / therapy
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / therapy