Big head, little body syndrome: what EMS providers need to know.
Because of normal physiological development, children have "big head, little body syndrome." In order to provide optimal care for these patients, EMS professionals should remember the implications for Airway management, Burns, Cervical spine stabilization and Car seats, Drowning prevention and Environmental concerns.
DeBoer
Scott L
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Classic Lifeguard, Page, AZ, USA.
Seaver
Michael
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D000367:Age Factors; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D014481:United States