Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma
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Patient Transfer - Communication Between Referring and Receiving Facilities

  • A brief history and present condition of the patient
  • Times and vital sign records
  • Problems encountered during transfer
  • Therapeutic interventions needed during transfer
  • Information given to family members
  • A history, examination findings, time on admission
  • Results of all laboratory and radiologic investigations
  • Details of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions carried out and their results (including drugs, fluids, blood products)
  • Record of vital signs during the hospital stay
  • Details of interview with patient's family
  • Contact details for the providers
  • ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL
Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma