Learn about pediatric thoracic trauma in this 29-minute lecture by Dr. Jess Monas. Explore evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment, including when to transfer patients, imaging considerations, and the use of ultrasound and FAST exams. Discover clinical decision tools for identifying associated injuries and compare clinical suspicion with prediction tools. Gain insights on involving family members in trauma care. Access the lecture chapter in PDF format and consider purchasing the self-study course or attending the live course for a comprehensive, focused approach to advancing your emergency medicine practice.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Are there other benefits to transfer
How should we transfer
Imaging
Dont Scan
Why Scan
When Scan
Ultrasound
Fast Exam
Fast Exam Results
Clinical Decision Tools
Identification of Associated Injuries
Clinical Suspicion vs Clinical Prediction Tools
Family in Trauma
Taught by
The Center for Medical Education
