Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)
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Burns: transfer and additional considerations

  • Wound care: not recommended if transferring to a regional burn center 
  • Prevent hypothermia during transfer
  • Link to wound care and stretches resources for children discharging home:
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFEMTIzjmLeUC-tONmpxadXa_7rusm_B6
  • Child abuse/neglect: unusual injury pattern or incongruent history may indicate need for child protective services (CPS) referral 
     
Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)