Pediatric Trauma by Bussolin, Leonardo; Conti, Giorgio;

Long description:

This book aims to comprehensively address its focus on one of the most challenging conditions that a doctor may have to deal with.

It is a widespread belief that pediatric trauma has unique characteristics that distinguish children from adults. These characteristics result in significant epidemiological, anatomical, and physiological differences that directly impact the management of pediatric trauma.

Another factor that makes approaching pediatric trauma even more challenging is the relative rarity of major trauma cases. This often leads to studies with statistically less significant data, making it difficult to establish strong guidelines and challenges in training and maintaining expertise. In this regard, simulation is considered the most effective training tool, not only concerning clinical management but also in addressing the psychological aspects of patients and their families. For this reason, the authors have chosen to include chapters that address these issues in the text. Additionally, it is essential to emphasize that pediatric trauma is predictable in over 90% of cases, making prevention an indispensable component of the entire subject. Lastly, the presence of a network within the region that organizes the most suitable treatment with patient centralization protocols for pediatric trauma is of paramount importance. Therefore, the authors have deemed it appropriate to begin the work with an initial chapter that illustrates this topic.

This volume – addressed to Emergency Medicine specialists, anesthesiologist, pediatrics, intensivists and surgeons, as well – does not aim to create experts in the management of pediatric trauma, but rather to provide useful information as a cultural support for those who may encounter such situations more frequently.

Table of Contents:

Introduction.- Part I. General Features, Management and Organization.- Epidemiology and mechanisms of pediatric trauma and unusual pediatric trauma situations: animal bite, bye-bye syndrome, forgotten baby syndrome.- Pediatric Trauma System and organization of a pediatric Trauma Center.- Anatomical and physiological features of pediatric injured patient.- Prehospital trauma care and transport of pediatric injured patient.- Primary survey and stabilization (Massive transfusion of severely injured child).- Secondary survey.- Part II. Diagnostic Aspects, and Management of Specific Injuries.- Imaging of pediatric trauma.- Head injury (severe and minor) and Facial trauma.- Cervical spine and vertebral injury.- Thoracic trauma.- Abdominal trauma with Damage control strategies in pediatric trauma.- Pediatric orthopedic trauma and pelvic trauma.- Not accidental pediatric trauma. The child abuse.- Pediatric burn.- Part III. Anesthesiological and Psychological Approach to Injured Child.- Sedation and analgesia of injured pediatric patient.- Psychological approach and management of injured pediatric patient and family.- Anesthesiological management in pediatric trauma.- Nutritional support for the pediatric trauma patient. Part IV. Prevention and Training.- Prevention of pediatric trauma.- Training – Simulation – Crisis resource management principles.