title: Evaluation and management of pediatric major trauma.
abstract: Proper management of the pediatric trauma patient involves most of the components contained within standard trauma protocols. By paying strict attention to the anatomical and physiological differences among the pediatric population, the clinician will be assured the best outcomes. This article outlines the fundamentals of proper management of pediatric trauma patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Cantor
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Leaming
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000628:therapy; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D010372:Pediatrics; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000628:therapy