Citation

Avarello JT, Cantor RM. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2007; 25(3): 803-36, x.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. avarellj@upstate.edu

Erratum On

Emerg Med Clin North Am 2007;25(4):xv.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.emc.2007.06.013

PMID

17826219

Abstract

Trauma is the leading cause of death in children nationwide. Proper management of the pediatric trauma patient involves many of the components contained within standard trauma protocols. By paying strict attention to the anatomical and physiological differences in the pediatric population, clinicians will be assured the best possible outcomes. This article outlines the fundamentals of proper management of pediatric trauma patients.

Language: en