Assignment
Reflect: What words come to mind when you hear the word "pediatric trauma"? Write down a few words or a few sentences.
o List 5 potential nursing diagnoses for a child involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident (I.e. hit by a car)?
o What are the differences between pediatric vs. adult trauma? Consider aspects such as physiology, communication, legal issues, age, and types of injuries.
o Identify at least 3 interdisciplinary team members that may be involved in a pediatric trauma beginning with the onset of injury to home care.
o What assessments/diagnostic imaging should be considered/performed?
o What is acute compartment syndrome?
o Describe the 5 "P's" of compartment syndrome and how the relate to the pediatric patient.
o Why is early detection of compartment syndrome important?
o What else could cause symptoms similar to compartment syndrome?
o How is acute compartment syndrome treated and what does this mean for the patient?
o Why can identifying compartment syndrome in children be particularly difficult?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.