What are the Key Factors in Managing Pediatric Trauma?
Effective management of pediatric trauma involves several key factors:
- Immediate Assessment and Stabilization: Ensuring the child's airway, breathing, and circulation are stable. - Pain Management: Important to reduce discomfort and anxiety in injured children. - Wound Care: Proper cleaning and dressing of wounds to prevent infection. - Fracture Management: May involve casting, splinting, or surgical intervention. - Rehabilitation: Physical therapy to restore function and strength following an injury.
