Abstract
In western countries, head injury is very important in public health; infact it is the main cause of mortality after infancy and a significant cause of long term disability. The patients with severe head injury needs an intensive care unit management, but the initial approach is a critical phase, too. In fact, it is demonstrated that trauma mortality and morbility are significantly reduced by a quick and well conducted approach. This article focuses the initial management of the injured child.
Translated title of the contribution | The management of the child with head injury: initial assessment |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 425-431 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Surgery