Pediatric trauma patient
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v32i3p262-281Keywords:
Pediatrics. Injuries. Traumatology.Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to present those principles of care that impact the integrity of the airway, breathing, and circulation or influence the priorities of advanced trauma life support for the pediatric trauma patient. Assessment and treatment decisions must be made quickly to prevent progression and deterioration to respiratory failure and cardiopulmonary arrest. Definitive evaluation and initial treatment of most other injuries can be safely undertaken after ventilation, oxygenation, and perfusion have been restored. Such definitive care is provided upon completion of the secondary survey, a detailed head-to-toe examination for detection of specific injuries.
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Copyright (c) 1999 Gerson Alves Pereira Junior, Ana Claudia Andreghetto, Aníbal Basile-Filho, José Ivan de Andrade

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