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

  • Talk "to the child" rather than talking "over the child"
  • Include the child in the discussion of his / her care
  • Present information on the child's level, give examples
  • Listen to questions and ask the child to repeat the information given, to help prevent misconceptions
  • Autonomy and independence of adolescents should be respected by giving them an opportunity to ask questions in the absence of parents / guardians
Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma