Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma

Slide 1 - Learning ObjectivesSlide 2 - Epidemiology of Pediatric TraumaSlide 3 - Anatomic Risk Factors in ChildrenSlide 4 - AHA Pediatric Chain of SurvivalSlide 5 - Components of Pediatric EMSSlide 6 - Pediatric Trauma TeamSlide 7 - Initial AssessmentSlide 8 - TriageSlide 9 - ATLS Primary and Secondary SurveysSlide 10 - Evaluation of General AppearanceSlide 11 - Color Coded Broselow TapeSlide 12 - Cervical Spine Injury RisksSlide 13 - SCIWORASlide 14 - Cervical Spine ManagementSlide 15 - Cervical Collar for C-spine ImmobilizationSlide 16 - Cervical Spine ClearanceSlide 17 - Clinical Criteria to ExcludeCervical Spine InjurySlide 18 - Spine Board UseSlide 19 - Spinal Immobilization PearlsSlide 20 - Video RecapSlide 21 - Secondary SurveySlide 22 - Focused History - AMPLESlide 23 - Secondary SurveySlide 24 - Goals of Stabilization and TransportSlide 25 - Interhospital TransferSlide 26 - Preparation for TransportSlide 27 - Transport EquipmentSlide 28 - Indications for Endotracheal IntubationPrior to TransportSlide 29 - Preparation for Transport of Intubated PatientSlide 30 - Ongoing Assessment During TransportSlide 31 - Transport - Potential ProblemsSlide 32 - Patient Transfer - Communication Between Referring and Receiving FacilitiesSlide 33 - Patient- and Family-Centered CommunicationSlide 34 - General Communication PearlsSlide 35 - Communication Pearls for ChildrenSlide 36 - Helpful Staff BehaviorsSlide 37 - Important Consideration: Child AbuseSlide 38 - Recognizing Child AbuseSlide 39 - Review: Question 1Slide 40 - Review: Question 2Slide 41 - Review: Question 3Slide 42 - Review: Question 4Slide 43 - Review: Question 5Slide 44 - Acknowledgments of 44

Preparation for Transport

• Ensure adequate analgesia, comfort and support to patient and family, allowing parental presence if possible
• Establish and firmly secure at least 2 separate intravenous access routes. Extremity splints may be used to prevent accidental dislodgment
• Place maintenance fluid and other infusions (sedatives, inotropes) on volumeteric pumps. Label all syringes and the lines. Ensure tight luer-lock connections and keep the site of IV line visible to enable prompt diagnosis of extravasation.
• Explore with transport personnel if parent can ride along

Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma

Interhospital Transfer

Transport Equipment