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 5

Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)
Which of the following is true regarding pediatric burns?
 Burn pain is rarely a clinical problem
 Early tracheal intubation is recommended in patients with inhalation injury, as swelling & airway obstruction may develop rapidly in these patients
 Immediate intravenous fluid resuscitation is indicated for all burns, regardless of body surface area size
 Hyperthermia may occur with fluid resuscitation