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Title Blunt abdominal trauma in children : problems and solutions / Rizwan Ahmad Khan, Shagufta Wahab, editors
Published Singapore : Springer, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 127 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Intro; Foreword; Preface; Contents; About the Editors; 1: Introduction and Epidemiology of Abdominal Trauma in Children; 1.1 Background and Epidemiology; 1.2 Historical and Social Perspectives; 1.3 Magnitude of Problem (Morbidity and Mortality); 1.4 Risk Factors; 1.5 Summary; References; 2: Injury and Risk of Abdominal Trauma in Children; 2.1 Mechanism and Patterns of Pediatric Abdominal Injury; 2.1.1 Age; 2.1.2 Gender; 2.1.3 Socioeconomic Status; 2.1.4 Other Risk Factors; References; 3: Prevention of Paediatric Abdominal Trauma; 3.1 Basics of Injury Prevention
3.2 Injury Pyramid (Diagram): Burden of Paediatric Injuries on the Healthcare System3.3 Public Health Model of Injury Prevention; 3.3.1 Haddon Illustration of an Injury Event; 3.3.1.1 Injury Surveillance; 3.3.2 Childhood Injuries: Global Initiatives; References; 4: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Children; 4.1 Diagnosis; 4.2 Assessment; 4.3 Management; 4.3.1 Psychological First Aid/Crisis Intervention; 4.3.2 Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy; 4.3.3 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); 4.3.4 Play Therapy; 4.3.5 Group Therapy
4.3.6 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy4.3.7 Family Therapy; 4.3.8 Specific Parent: Child Therapy; References; 5: Prehospital and Initial Trauma Care; 5.1 Background; 5.2 Prehospital Response; 5.2.1 On-Site Treatment and Resuscitation; 5.2.1.1 Primary Survey and Resuscitation by Trained Transport Personnel; Haemorrhage; Airway and Cervical Spine; Breathing; Circulation; Disability; Exposure and Environment; 5.2.1.2 First Aid by Lay Person/Guardian While Waiting for Medical Help; 5.2.2 Evacuation and Transport of an Injured Child; 5.3 Evacuation and Transport of an Injured Child
7.6 Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound7.6.1 Agents; 7.7 Adverse Reactions and Contraindications; 7.8 CT Scan; 7.8.1 Indications; 7.8.2 Procedure and Protocol; 7.8.3 Consideration of Radiation Exposure; 7.8.4 Interpretation of Scans; 7.8.4.1 Hepatic Injury; 7.8.4.2 Splenic Injury; 7.8.4.3 Renal Trauma; 7.8.4.4 Pancreatic and Other Solid Organ Injury; 7.8.4.5 Injury to Bowel and Mesentery; 7.8.5 Avoiding Pitfalls in Diagnosis; 7.8.6 Role of CT Scan in Follow-Up; 7.9 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); References; 8: Interventional Imaging in Pediatric Abdominal Trauma; 8.1 Indications
Summary This book covers the epidemiology, mechanism, risk, various types of injuries, and practical approaches to treating children who have sustained blunt abdominal trauma. It includes dedicated chapters on each key aspect of pediatric blunt abdominal injuries, and explains in detail primary resuscitation and ancillary care for pediatric abdominal trauma. A separate chapter on imaging and interventional imaging helps pediatric caregivers select the right modality in the management of these patients. In addition, the book covers the management of hollow viscus injury and solid organ injury following blunt abdominal trauma. The content is supplemented with detailed flowcharts wherever required to help familiarize readers with the indications and to assist them in surgical decision-making. The book offers a valuable guide for practicing pediatric surgeons, residents in pediatric surgery and trauma surgeons, as well as for general surgeons, general surgery residents, practicing pediatricians and general physicians
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 3, 2018)
Subject Abdomen -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment
Abdomen -- Wounds and injuries -- Diagnosis
Pediatric emergencies.
Children.
Infants.
Abdomen -- Wounds and injuries.
Human beings.
Child
Humans
Infant
Abdominal Injuries
Abdominal Injuries -- diagnosis
Wounds, Nonpenetrating -- diagnosis
children (people by age group)
infants.
Homo sapiens (species)
MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
Infants
Children
Abdomen -- Wounds and injuries
Pediatric emergencies
Form Electronic book
Author Ahmad Khan, Rizwan, editor
Wahab, Shagufta, editor
ISBN 9789811306921
9811306923