title: Early evaluation and resuscitation of the pediatric trauma patient.
abstract: Trauma is the leading case of death for children in the United States. Effective initial resuscitation of pediatric trauma patients can reduce mortality. Guidelines have been developed to facilitate patient care in a systematic and productive manner. Advances have been made in both diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The evaluation and treatment of trauma patients will continue to engage pediatric surgeons as efforts in trauma prevention become more successful.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA.
authors.forename: Anthony L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: DeRoss
authors.forename: Dennis W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Vane
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*; D012769:Shock / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System / Q000175:diagnosis; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*