Pediatric Trauma: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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- Author(s): David E. Wesson (Editor), Bindi Naik-Mathuria (Editor), Howard Irwin Pryor II (Editor)
- Format: Paperback
Pediatric Trauma: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment is an essential guide for healthcare providers managing childhood injuries in general hospital settings. This comprehensive volume offers evidence-based recommendations and thoroughly revised content to address the critical reality that most pediatric trauma care is delivered by non-pediatric specialists. Add this vital resource to your medical library today.
About the Book
Injuries cause more than half of all childhood deaths, yet a large proportion of pediatric trauma care is provided by non-pediatric specialists in general hospitals. Pediatric Trauma: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment addresses this critical reality by providing a thorough understanding of pediatric differences in behavior, anatomy, and physiology. Designed for all healthcare providers who treat injured children, this book delivers evidence-based recommendations and contemporary practices within the field.
This comprehensive guide is organized into four essential sections covering trauma systems, resuscitation, specific injuries, and long-term outcomes. It covers the epidemiology and organization of care for trauma systems specifically designed for children, ensuring that providers have the knowledge needed to save lives. The content is thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the most current approaches to pediatric trauma care.
Key Themes & Topics Covered
- Trauma systems and the organization of care specifically designed for children
- Resuscitation principles, including management of burns and child abuse
- Specific injuries commonly seen in children, including brain, truncal, skeletal, and vascular injuries
- Firearm injury prevention and communication with families during critical care situations
- Long-term outcomes and supportive care for pediatric trauma patients
- Evidence-based recommendations for contemporary practices in pediatric trauma
Who Should Read This?
This book is designed for all healthcare providers who treat injured children, including emergency medicine physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals working in general hospital settings. It is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand pediatric differences in trauma care and implement evidence-based practices.
Add this comprehensive volume to your professional collection and enhance your ability to provide life-saving care to pediatric trauma patients.
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