Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in children, leading to over nine million emergency visits annually. Unique anatomical and physiological differences in pediatric patients necessitate specialized assessment and management. Proper stabilization and treatment in a pediatric trauma facility are crucial for improving outcomes for these vulnerable patients.
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Because a child’s lower airway anatomy is proportionally smaller than an adult's, it is easily compromised from a lesser degree of swelling and constriction.
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