Pediatric Trauma: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Pediatric Trauma: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

A Critical Resource for Managing Childhood Injuries and Saving Lives

Pediatric Trauma: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment addresses the critical reality that a large proportion of pediatric trauma care is provided by non-pediatric specialists in general hospitals. With injuries causing more than half of all childhood deaths, this comprehensive guide is essential for understanding pediatric differences in behavior, anatomy, and physiology. Designed for all healthcare providers who treat injured children, this book provides evidence-based recommendations and contemporary practices within the field.

Key Features

• Organized into four essential sections covering trauma systems, resuscitation, specific injuries, and long-term outcomes.
• Covers epidemiology and organization of care for trauma systems specifically designed for children.
• Includes management of burns and child abuse within the general principles of resuscitation and supportive care.
• Details specific injuries commonly seen in children, including brain, truncal, skeletal, and vascular injuries.
• Addresses firearm injury prevention and communication with families during critical care situations.
• Thoroughly revised and updated content reflecting the most current approaches to pediatric trauma care.
• Evidence-based recommendations for contemporary practices within the field of pediatric trauma.