title: Pediatric trauma. An overview.
abstract: Trauma is the number one killer of children in the United States. A prerequisite for caring for injured children is a thorough understanding of the most common pediatric injuries, the pathophysiology involved, and the priorities of evaluation and treatment. Prevention remains the most effective way to manage trauma.
authors.affiliation: University Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pieper
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D014481:United States; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy