Pediatric Trauma - Management of Pediatric Trauma

Pediatric Trauma - Management

Learning objectives
Airway
Injuries
Pain
Shock
Summary
References

Pediatric Trauma - Management of the Pediatric Trauma Patient

Excercise 1

Read the question and select the best answer

The treatment priorities in traumatic brain injury include:

A. Maintaining adequate oxygenation

B. Mild hyperventilation if herniation syndrome is present
C. Ensuring blood pressure is within normal range
D. Positioning the patient with the head elevated
E. All of the above

Correct

Treating brain injury is focused on limiting further injury by maintaining the patient normotensive and well oxygenated and reducing ICP.

Incorrect

Although this is a treatment priority in patients with TBI, there are additional ones.

Incorrect

Although this is a treatment priority in patients with TBI, there are additional ones.

Incorrect

Although this is a treatment priority in patients with TBI, there are additional ones.

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