Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)
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- Characterized by development of symptoms after a psychologically stressful event
- May affect the patient, family member, or care provider
- Onset may be immediate or delayed
- Signs & Symptoms:
- Psychological & physical sequelae persistently re-experienced
- Emotionally numbing responses
- Intrusive responses
Awareness and early diagnosis is critical; Intervention goal - organize & integrate the traumatic experience
Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)