Traumatic injury results in more number of deaths in children and adolescents than all other causes combined. The entire process of managing childhood trauma is complex. The comprehensive cooperation of a diverse group of people has a significant effect on improving the care and outcome of injured children. The survivors of childhood trauma may suffer lifelong disability and require long-term skilled care. Improving outcomes for the injured child requires an approach that recognizes childhood injury as a significant public health problem.
Efforts should be made to improve injury-prevention programs, emergency medical care, and trauma systems for pediatric patients. Initial assessment Airway The assessment of the airway involves determining the ability of air to pass unobstructed through the lungs. The respiratory effort with no air flow indicates complete airway obstruction. The classic…
