Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma

A 7-Module Course Designed for Providers of Early Care to Injured Children

Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma
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Clinical Criteria to Exclude Cervical Spine Injury

  • No complaint of neck pain when asked AND
  • No neck tenderness on palpation AND
  • No h/o loss of consciousness AND
  • No altered mental status (alcohol, drugs, trauma) AND
  • No sensory or motor deficits AND
  • No distracting painful Injury

If ALL of the above are present, cervical spinal injury can be ruled out and hard collar taken off.

Applicable mostly to children over the age of 8 years

Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma