Current Concepts in Pediatric Critical Care-7: Pediatric Trauma

7: Pediatric Trauma - Current Best Evidence (Hot Topic)

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Summary: The video presents a snapshot of the current best evidence on the topic of pediatric trauma. It covers various aspects, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric trauma epidemiology, firearm injuries and resource utilization in the pediatric ICU, patterns of associations between trauma and pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS), the role of extracorporeal life support in trauma, and functional outcomes after PICU admission for trauma. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric trauma epidemiology are varied and likely influenced by multiple factors. Pediatric firearm injuries represent a significant public health crisis, and further research and advocacy are needed in this area. Trauma-related PARDS is associated with increased mortality and longer hospital stays. ECMO can be a viable option for trauma patients, including burn-injured children. Identifying and reducing trauma-associated functional morbidity is important for recognizing, treating, and reducing pediatric post-intensive care syndrome (PICS).

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Christopher M. Watson, MD, MPH

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