Pediatric blunt abdominal trauma.
Blunt pediatric trauma is a major threat to the health and well-being of children. Nationwide, many practitioners care for children who face this issue. Some key principles related to the evaluation and management of these children are elucidated in this article.
Wegner
Stephen
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Emergency Medical Services, Blackfeet Community Hospital, Browning, MT 59417, USA. Stephen.wegner@mail.ihs.gov
Colletti
James E
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Van Wie
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D014481:United States; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*