Pediatric Trauma Basics
This is the leading cause of death in children over 1 year old.
What is injury?
This blade is preferred for pediatric intubation due to the funnel-shaped larynx.
What is a Miller (straight) blade?
This is the most common cause of death and disability in pediatric trauma.
What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
This is the pediatric physiologic response to hypovolemia.
What is vasoconstriction and tachycardia?
This bedside imaging tool is validated for detecting intra-abdominal fluid in children.
What is FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma)?
This gender is injured twice as often in pediatric trauma.
What is male?
This drug is given before RSI to prevent bradycardia in children.
What is atropine?
In children under 2, this is the most common cause of severe brain injury.
What is child abuse?
This volume of crystalloid is used per bolus in pediatric resuscitation.
What is 20 mL/kg?
This injury is suspected after a child hits their epigastrium on bike handlebars.
What is duodenal hematoma or pancreatic transection?
This type of trauma accounts for over 85% of pediatric injuries.
What is blunt trauma?
This emergency airway technique is preferred in children under 11 years.
What is needle cricothyroidotomy?
This imaging modality is first-line for evaluating suspected intracranial injury.
What is a head CT?
This vital sign may appear normal despite significant blood loss in children.
What is blood pressure?
This syndrome includes abdominal wall contusion, bowel injury, and lumbar spine trauma.
What is seatbelt syndrome (lap belt complex)?