DFTB Paediatric Trauma (Videos+Quiz)

Understanding Paediatric Trauma Management

Major Head Injuries: Understanding the Severity

Paediatric major head injuries can have devastating consequences, and understanding the severity of the injury is crucial. This course delves into the assessment, management, and treatment of head injuries in children, providing evidence-based guidance on how to effectively manage these complex cases.

Debriefing: Learning from Critical Incidents

Traumatic incidents can be highly stressful for healthcare professionals, and debriefing plays a vital role in post-event care. This course offers insights into the importance and techniques of debriefing, empowering participants to conduct effective post-trauma debriefings to support their team and improve patient outcomes.

Chest Trauma: Managing Thoracic Injuries

Chest trauma is a common injury in children, and this course provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment, diagnosis, and management of chest injuries in paediatric patients. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on the identification and treatment of blunt and penetrating trauma, as well as the principles of chest tube insertion.

Penetrating Trauma: Assessing Stab and Gunshot Wounds

Penetrating trauma can present with a range of severity, and this course emphasizes the importance of accurate assessment and immediate management. Participants will learn the principles of gunshot and stab wound management, focusing on the specific challenges and complications associated with penetrating trauma in children.

Eye Injuries: Protecting Vision in Young Patients

Eye injuries in children can lead to permanent vision impairment, and this course provides essential knowledge on the management of common ocular injuries. Participants will learn techniques for assessing visual acuity, recognizing traumatic injuries, and administering appropriate first aid, ensuring the preservation of vision in paediatric patients.

Debriefing: Enhancing Patient Outcomes

Debriefing is a critical component of trauma management, allowing healthcare teams to reflect on their actions and identify areas for improvement. This course explores the benefits and techniques of debriefing, providing participants with the skills to effectively debrief their team after a traumatic event, improving patient outcomes and team performance.

Burns: Assessing and Managing Pediatric Thermal Injuries

Burns are a common type of paediatric injury, and this course provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment, diagnosis, and management of burns in children. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on the assessment and treatment of different burn types, pain management, and the prevention of infection, ensuring optimal outcomes for young patients.

Head Injuries: Determining the Need for Neuroimaging

Head injuries in children can have serious consequences, and it is crucial to determine whether neuroimaging is necessary to rule out underlying injuries. This course discusses the indications and interpretation of neuroimaging in paediatric head injuries, providing participants with the knowledge to make informed decisions about the appropriate use of CT and MRI scans.

Chemical Injuries: Recognizing and Managing Pediatric Corrosive Injuries

Chemical injuries in children can be a challenging emergency to manage, and this course provides essential knowledge on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of corrosive injuries in paediatric patients. Participants will learn the principles of decontamination, neutralization, and management, ensuring appropriate care for young victims.

Blast Injuries: Understanding and Managing Paediatric Explosions

Blast injuries can occur in various settings, and this course emphasizes the unique challenges and management of blast injuries in children. Participants will learn the principles of blast injury pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment, providing them with the knowledge to respond effectively to these devastating events.

Stabbings: Emergency Management of Knife Wounds

Stabbings are a common presentation in paediatric trauma, and this course provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment, diagnosis, and management of stab wounds in children. Participants will learn techniques for wound exploration, bleeding control, and the management of potential complications, ensuring optimal outcomes for young patients.