Primary Survey
This module covers the following topics:
- The initial approach to evaluation and management of the paediatric trauma patient using the primary survey.
- The physical, physiological and psychological differences affecting injured children.
There are three ED modules on paediatric trauma. We recommend you start with this module. It begins with a brief introduction to the basics on paediatric trauma and is followed by two clinical scenarios: James and Penny. Each clinical scenario is followed by ten and nine questions respectively. The questions are a mixture of multiple choice with one correct answer, multiple choice with more than one correct answer, true/false or yes/no, and questions involving the ordering of information. The correct answer is given for each question, followed by an explanation.
Please note: Some questions are expected learning at the level of a medical student. Other more advanced questions are at the level of a resident and have been marked with an asterix (*). Medical students will be interested in these questions for their future work as interns and residents, although they are not examinable.