2019 Trauma University: Pediatric and OB Trauma-Video 1: Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses pediatric resuscitation in the emergency department. They acknowledge the lack of data on pediatric fluid resuscitation and discuss the importance of general pediatric resuscitation skills. The speaker covers topics such as the ABCs of trauma resuscitation, secondary survey, FAST exam, non-accidental trauma, and lap belt injuries. They highlight key statistics on pediatric trauma, including mortality rates and mechanisms of injury. They also touch on the significance of head injuries in children and the need for prompt evaluation and treatment. The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining C-spine stability during intubation and the challenges of resuscitation due to children's lower blood volume. They mention the use of intraosseous lines for rapid resuscitation and the consideration of CT scans for trauma evaluation. They also discuss the management of non-accidental trauma and the potential missed injuries in lap belt injuries. The speaker concludes by mentioning the limited research on fluid resuscitation in children and the importance of further study in this area. No specific credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

pediatric resuscitation

emergency department

ABCs of trauma resuscitation

head injuries in children

C-spine stability

fluid resuscitation in children