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

Emotionally numbing:

  • Social withdrawal
  • Feel no pleasure in life
  • Emotional instability
  • Restless
  • Pessimistic
  • Phobic avoidance
  • Feeling numb or detached

Intrusive:

  • Hyper-reactivity (exaggerated startle reaction)
  • Irritability
  • Aggressive outbursts
  • Poor concentration
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Nightmares (recurrent)
  • Intrusive thoughts
  • Pre-occupation with traumatic event
Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)