Basics of Pediatric Trauma Assessment and Management
- Michelle Niescierenko
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Dr. Michelle Niescierenko's lecture focuses on pediatric trauma assessment and management. She discusses the global burden of trauma, emphasizing road accidents in developing countries. The lecture follows the primary survey methodology (A-B-C-D-E) for trauma assessment, detailing airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure evaluations. Dr. Niescierenko explains specific trauma scenarios, such as tension pneumothorax and hemothorax due to penetrating injuries, and the steps involved in managing them, including needle decompression and chest tube insertion. She also covers blunt abdominal trauma, discussing diagnostic imaging and management strategies based on severity.Tags
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