Practical issues in the care of pediatric trauma patients.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-1998
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/s0045-9380(98)80063-7
Abstract
Childhood injuries are a preventable problem that continue to occur with alarming frequency. The pediatrician has a broad role in the prevention and treatment of injuries. When primary prevention fails, trauma care providers must recognize that an injured child is a unique patient who requires special considerations. Use of an organized approach will assure that injuries are not missed. The care of an injured child presents pediatricians with a tremendous responsibility. Injury prevention presents the pediatrician with a formidable challenge.
Journal Title
Current problems in pediatrics
Volume
28
Issue
10
First Page
309
Last Page
320
MeSH Keywords
Adolescent; Algorithms; Child; Child, Preschool; Emergency Treatment; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Injury Severity Score; Pediatrics; Physician's Role; Primary Prevention; Wounds and Injuries
Keywords
Trauma
Recommended Citation
Knapp, J. F. Practical issues in the care of pediatric trauma patients. Current problems in pediatrics 28, 309-320 (1998).
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