PaediatricsEmergency Medicine
Paediatric Trauma Primary Survey
APLS-aligned <C>ABCDE primary survey, weight-based dosing, recognise compensation, low threshold for trauma team activation.
Source: APLS 6th Ed; BOAST; ATLS-like adapted for paeds
Step 1 of ~7
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Pre-Arrival Preparation
Calculate expected weight: (age + 4) × 2 kg for children 1–10y. Use age-appropriate equipment (Broselow tape if available). Prepare TEAM ROLES — leader, airway, circulation, drugs, scribe. Universal precautions. Activate paediatric trauma team if mechanism / vital sign criteria met. Verify all paediatric drug doses against BNFc.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Hydrocortisone (ICU — Stress Dosing) · Corticosteroid (ICU/Septic Shock)
- Tranexamic Acid (ICU/Trauma/Surgical) · Antifibrinolytic
- Emollient bath and shower products, paraffin-containing · Paraffin-based bath/shower emollient
- Emollient creams and ointments, hydrogenated castor oil-containing · Hydrogenated castor oil-based emollient
- Dimeticone · Topical pediculicide (silicone-based)
- Zoledronic Acid · Bisphosphonate (IV)
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.