Head and Abdominal Trauma
Created Nov 2016
Contact Information
Developed by: Dr. K. Clark; J. Slinn
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
8 y.o. boy who was a restrained passenger in the front seat of a sport utility vehicle that was involved in a head on high speed collision on a busy highway. Child wearing lap belt only. Air bags were deployed. Sustained head injury with LOC x 10 minutes and brief seizure (<1 min) on scene. Bruising to abdomen.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Interprofessional Team
Additional Target Learning Groups:
Proposed Setting:
Emergency Dept
Educational Goals:
Review approach to pediatric trauma
Review management of increased ICP with severe head injury
Review fluid resuscitation in patients with profound blood loss
Identify and manage abdominal injury and severe head injury in the pediatric patient
Demonstrate airway management
Peer Review Information
Clinical Content Peer Review
Clinical Content Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Clinical Content Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Review
Simulation/Educational Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Simulation/Educational Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Real Time Review
Simulation/Educational Real Time Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Simulation/Educational Real Time Peer Review:
Unknown
Extra Information
Additional Details:
Skills: pediatric IV therapy, pediatric airway management, pediatric seizure management,
References:
PALS
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