Damage control surgery in children.
Whilst the principles of damage control are the same in paediatric surgery as in adults the unique qualities of children must be appreciated. Children are more susceptible to hypothermia and multiple trauma. Technical aspects of the damage control laparotomy specific to children are outlined. Lessons learnt from damage control in neonatal surgery are transferable to paediatric trauma.
Hamill
J
J
Trauma Service and the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Starship Children's Hospital, Park Road, Private Bag 92 024, Auckland, New Zealand. jamesh@adhb.govt.nz
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D000138:Acidosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000503:physiopathology; D012151:Resuscitation