Citation

Quin AJK, Waldron R, Page P. Trauma (Sage) 2010; 12(4): 211-219.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1460408610378269

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Trauma forms the second largest cause of death in children under 1 year of age. Infants form a difficult cohort of patients; their range of development, differing physiology and inability to communicate or understand treatment makes them a challenge for any healthcare worker. Several factors compound this problem including a general lack of familiarity within non-specialised trauma services and the difficulty in studying infants as a cohort in academic research. This article aims to summarise the common problems encountered in dealing with infants in a trauma setting and specific differences in their management compared to other children or adults. Where possible it details current evidence most appropriate to the age group.

Keywords infant trauma, paediatric, analgesia, psychology

Language: en