Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma and Hemorrhage
Children's Mercy Kansas CityThis scenario involves a 4-year-old Spanish-speaking male after he was struck by a vehicle while running across a road. The scenario is set in a community hospital emergency department trauma room. An EMS provider arrives with the patient and provides a report. The patient is an irritable child with blood...
This scenario involves a 4-year-old Spanish-speaking male after he was struck by a vehicle while running across a road. The scenario is set in a...
Management of Pediatric Trauma
Air MethodsSeven-year-old Ethan and his friend Jake were playing unsupervised at Jake’s house when they discovered a 9mm handgun in an unlocked nightstand drawer. Curious and unaware of the danger, they handled the firearm, and in a tragic moment, it discharged, striking Ethan in the right temple. The gunshot sent Jake...
Seven-year-old Ethan and his friend Jake were playing unsupervised at Jake’s house when they discovered a 9mm handgun in an unlocked nightstand drawer. Curious and...
Altered Mental Status—MVA
Children's NationalA 10-year-old male who presented after trauma with subdural hematoma who develops increased intracranial pressure.
A 10-year-old male who presented after trauma with subdural hematoma who develops increased intracranial pressure.
EMS Prehospital Pediatric Trauma
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)In a car accident, a pediatric patient suffers trauma, head injury, fracture of one of his arms with deformity and bruises in thorax. He is confused with recent amnesia, but responds to orders. Two EMS must secure the area, give him first attention, and take him in their ambulance to...
In a car accident, a pediatric patient suffers trauma, head injury, fracture of one of his arms with deformity and bruises in thorax. He is...