Nuances in pediatric trauma.
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چکیده
Pediatric trauma evaluation mimics adult stabilization in that it is best accomplished with a focused and systematic approach. Attention to developmental differences, anatomic and physiologic nuances, and patterns of injury equip emergency physicians to stabilize and manage pediatric injury.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine clinics of North America
دوره 31 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013