Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3237316 | Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America | 2007 | 34 Pages |
Abstract
Trauma is the leading cause of death in children nationwide. Proper management of the pediatric trauma patient involves many of the components contained within standard trauma protocols. By paying strict attention to the anatomical and physiological differences in the pediatric population, clinicians will be assured the best possible outcomes. This article outlines the fundamentals of proper management of pediatric trauma patients.
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Authors
Jahn T. Avarello, Richard M. Cantor,