Trauma Reports – January 1, 2008
January 1, 2008
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Current Status and Controversy Surrounding Trauma Care in the Elderly: A Collective Review
Prompt, accurate assessment of the severity of injury and early initiation of appropriate critical care — including adequate oxygenation, ventilation and correction of hypotension — is of crucial importance in preventing deaths in children with severe trauma. This article reviews the critical aspects of airway assessment and management in the pediatric trauma patient.