P
ediatric
T
rauma -
A
natomy and
P
hysiology
Introduction
Welcome
Learning Objectives
Characteristics
Anatomic
Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Child Anatomy
Airway
Neck/Cervical Spine
Pediatric Chest
Pediatric Abdomen
Musculoskeletal
Case 1
Physiology
Pediatric Physiology
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Hypothermia
Case 2
Module Summary
Summary
References
Pediatric Trauma: Module 2
Anatomic Characteristics
There are key anatomical characteristics of children that affect pediatric injury patterns:
Small body size.
Less protective musculature and subcutaneous tissue.
Less calcified bones and cartilage.
Greater relative body surface area.
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