Stacy M Goins, Steven Thornton, Elizabeth Horne, Brooke Hoehn, Erin Brush, Julie Thamby, Angela Hemesath, Sarah Cantrell, Emily Greenwald, Elisabeth Tracy
INTRODUCTION: Trauma is the leading cause of death and disability in children. Differences in mechanism, injury pattern, severity, and physiology in this population distinguish pediatric trauma patients from adults. Educational techniques including simulation and didactics may improve pediatric readiness in this setting. We summarize the literature across disciplines, highlighting the curricular approaches, target provider population, educational content, content delivery method, and Kirkpatrick level for pediatric trauma resuscitation education...
April 15, 2024: Journal of Surgical Research