Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma
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General Communication Pearls

A simple guide to communications with patients or family members is the Five E's of relationship:

  • Explain: Explain in plain and understandable language
  • Ear: Listen sympathetically
  • Eye: Look at, face to face, focus upon, undivided attention
  • Elaborate: Provide details
  • Empathy: Engage in and participate in others' feelings and experience
Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma