pediatrics 1
environmental agent that injures an embryo or fetus.
What is a teratogen?
transportation device commonly used to bring infants and neonates to the OR
What is isolette?
leading cause of death among individuals aged 1-45.
What is trauma?
speed and _________ are key in trauma surgery.
What is accuracy?
In the 1970's and 80's these devices were routinely used to control exsanguinating injuries.
What are pneumatic anti-shock garments?
complete or partial absence of the esophagus
what is esophageal atresia?
congenital chest wall defect
what is pectus excavatum?
injuries not detected during the initial assessment.
What are occult injuries?
surgical treatment using a planned method and techniques intended to provide a lasting repair.
What is a definitive procedure?
Pediatric age group that commonly exhibits "magical thinking".
What are preschoolers, age 3-5?
herniation of spinal cord, meninges, and nerve roots through the skin.
What is myelomeningocele?
vascular failure caused by severe prolonged blood loss
What is hemorrhagic shock?
severe edema of the abdomen.
What is abdominal compartment syndrome?
a lower genitourinary tract anomaly that commonly presents with epispadias.
What is bladder exstrophy?
anomaly in which abdominal contents develop outside the body contained within a peritoneal sac.
What is omphalocele?
AKA "The primary survey"
What is field care/initial patient assessment?
second leading cause of mortality in trauma patients.
What is infection?
What is shivering?
passageway between the posterior nasal opening and the larynx
What is the choana?
hypothermia, coagulopathy, hemorrhagic shock.
What are the three conditions associated with the lethal triangle?
Course that certifies physicians in trauma care
What is the American College of Surgeons' Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course?