child injury Flashcards
1
Q
why do children sustain injuries
A
interaction between stage of development and their environment
2
Q
injuries
A
fractures -buckle fracture of distal radius -fractured right clavicle toddlers fracture of tibia green stick fracture (periosteum fractures and theres a periosteal lining
3
Q
wound
A
dept and extend of a wound before closing it
4
Q
Size
A
smaller target
large surface area: volume ratio
5
Q
primary survey
A
catastrophic haemorrhage control
resuscitation
