Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)
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Review: Question 4

Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)
Which of the following statements is true regarding submersion injuries?
 Hypothermia is never a problem in pediatric submersion victims
 Sinus rhythm and reactive pupils at the scene of submersion are associated with good outcomes
 It is important to remove water from the lungs by chest compressions and suction at the scene of accident
 Short periods of submersion (less than 10 minutes) are associated with poor outcomes