Stabilization and Resuscitation of the Pediatric Trauma Patient 1. Discuss pediatric trauma mechanisms. The mechanisms of injury with pediatric trauma, in general, is something called prime middle death distribution from ATLS or ITLS which helps us classify injuries into the events that may happen or any interventions that may occur based on life. The first peak if we look at the aggregation of the data where death occurs is immediate and these are un-survivable injuries that occur at the time of an incident. These may be fatal head injuries something like a tracheal transaction or aortic rupture where patient seem essentially lifeless and having a disability to regulate themselves. The second peak where the death may occur is called the early to minutes to hours, …show more content…
The sepsis, multisystem organ failure, thrombosis something called trauma triads which are a status of blood flow for perfusion states, heel injury and hyper coagulopathy development can predispose to things that can cause pulmonary embolism so those are the things that make it worse for the patient. 2. Discuss assessment of the pediatric trauma patient. Pediatric burns again could have multiple events such as terrorism or an accident. The big thing that concern first with second and third-degree burns is that we don’t concern ourselves with as far as the treatment. As far as the assessment, airway involvement, see if there are any singed hairs or eyebrows, look at the nose and mouth if there is redness or burns because of a lot of carbonaceous material, are there any change in the patient’s voice inflection that they have stridor already. These are all the clues that make our case to immediately rapid sequence intubation to the patient to secure an airway to prevent the patient from inhalation injury. But if you decide to wait on the airway you are risking it for the patient’s life. For pediatrics, it’s more difficult than an
Cedar Rapids v. Garrett F. Garret F., was a quadriplegic who was ventilator-dependent due to his spinal column being severed in a severe motorcycle accident when he was 4 years old. During the school day, he required a personal attendant within hearing distance to see to his health care needs. He required urinary bladder catheterization, suctioning of his tracheostomy, observation for respiratory distress, and other assistance. He attended regular classes in a typical school program and was successful academically.
In the article “Bombing survivor exemplifies resilience after miraculous recovery”, CBS News discusses how John Odom survives the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 and surprises doctor by being able to walk again. He begins by describing that he was in Boston to cheer on his daughter for participating in the Boston marathon but never got the chance due to the debris from explosion that went on. Suddenly, John had too many problems, he was losing too much blood and was thinking he was going to be gone before all the help had gotten there. In addition, when John arrived at the hospital he was taken into immediate care and had many procedures done and was waiting to recover very soon. Above all, John was one of the last patients to leave the hospital
The toddler had burns on her chest, face, arm and legs. She also had two black eyes and a badly bruised hand” (Grzegorek 1). The daycare provider then asked the child what had happened. At first, the child refused to tell the teacher what had happened saying only that he “fell.”
The hospital would sort the wounded from least to worst injuries and treat the worst injuries and the easiest injuries first. Today, this strategy, known as a triage, is used in millions of hospitals and makes work easier for doctors
Historic trauma stems from relocation, disease, residential schools, the Indian Act, and racial policies meant to assimilate and eradicate Aboriginal people (First Nations Health Council, 2011). Contact between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginals facilitated the spread of epidemic diseases which lead to the Aboriginal population collapse (First Nations Health Council, 2011). Daschuk, Hackett and MacNeil (2006) note that different severities of diseases experienced by First Nations were directly related to the new realities of the First Nations peoples as they struggled to adapt to the world of the colonisers including economic dislocation, political changes, and changes from traditional diets all created the perfect environment for breading diseases. The government and churches actively colonized and controlled Aboriginal peoples by eroding all Aboriginal systems including “spirituality, political authority, education, health care systems, land and resource access, and cultural practices” (First Nations Health Council, 2011, p. 13). It is important to recognize that colonial structures have purposely sought to “eliminate Indigenous sovereignty, Indigenous governments and Indigenous constitutional orders” (Ladner, 2009, p. 90).
Research Problem This research article is designed to determine the correlation between veterans and homelessness. The study is examining how past and present trauma affect veterans’ ability to function in social and professional settings, which in turn affects their ability to support themselves. Purpose
With very minimal head injuries or brain trauma sustained. On the right side, respectively, this is the most advanced stage of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Stage four is where you would see this type of occurrence where the brain looks like it has been reduced
Once you experience experience a serious trauma, it is safe to be under the best care for yourself, and to be cautious at all
If I could have any career, I would want to be a Trauma Surgeon. I choose this career because I am fascinated by the human body and its functions. I had found this interest when I was a freshman in high school. My sports medicine teacher taught me the the good that the human body contains and what all it can accomplish. So I signed up to be in an athletic training program and help athletes injured.
Have you ever been critically ill or injured before? Well, if you have than you probably meet with a pediatric surgeon. A pediatric surgeon helps kids from birth to 21. They save lives everyday. But, becoming a pediatric surgeon is a long journey, but it is worth it.
A patient is in a minimally conscious state if there are “any small, consistently identifiable, and deliberate behaviors or action by the patient.” (Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury, 2013.) The patient may demonstrate that they are in a Semi-coma or vegetative state if the patients’ eyes are “open but not always aware of themselves or their surroundings” (Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury, 2013.) Lastly, the patient appears to be in a coma or deep state of unconsciousness when “they cannot be aroused, doesn’t respond to stimuli, and cannot make voluntary actions” (Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury,
The emotional ,social and physical development of young children has an effect on their overall development and on the adult they will become. Sigmund Freud indicated how disruptions in stages of development may relate to current problems in adult hood for example :Trauma at an early stage in life may effectively prevent natural development through that stage this may then have a knock on effect in future stages causing development or learning problems for an adult . It is a positive thing for a client to recognise that certain childhood experiences may have prevented or halted their natural development ,since it provides a rational blame free explanation .If trauma does occur in childhood and problems arise because of that trauma then this
Paramedics play an important role in emergency response, They provide life-saving care and support to those in need. Despite their essential role, paramedics face difficult challenges that are quite frankly unnoticed by society. Not only are they exposed to traumatic situations daily, but they also experience physical, emotional, and psychological traumas that can have long-term impacts on their well-being. In this essay, I will give an insight to the types of traumas that paramedics go through, and show that greater awareness and support is needed to address the difficult challenges of this profession.
Trauma is a strong emotional response to a distressing event or circumstance. Trauma can overwhelm a person’s ability to cope and cause feelings of helplessness, fear, and/or horror. Traumatic events can include domestic violence, abuse, community violence, motor vehicle accidents, war experiences, terrorist acts, natural disasters, and human-made disasters. When faced with trauma, most children and adolescents are resilient and are able to return to their prior levels of functioning after a certain period of time and resume a normal developmental course. However, some children who experience trauma develop severe acute or continuous symptoms that interfere with their daily functioning and warrant clinical intervention.