Nursing Care for Pediatric Polytrauma Patients

Explore the specialized nursing care required for pediatric patients with polytrauma, addressing each critical stage of their treatment journey. Begin with an understanding of the patient's history and initial management in the Emergency Room (ER), including comprehensive assessments such as the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), primary assessment, resuscitation, and secondary survey. Learn about essential investigations and management protocols in the ER, followed by safe transfer procedures to the Operating Theater (OT). Understand the protocols for receiving the patient in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and ongoing management to ensure optimal recovery. See More