Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 4: Pediatric Head Injuries
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Summary of ICP Management

  • Management of Airway, Breathing & Circulation
  • Normovolemic resuscitation
  • Prevention of Hypotension
  • Normocapnea
  • Normoglycemia
  • Normothermia
  • Proper positioning
  • Hypertonic fluids (3% saline or mannitol), hyperventilation, hypothermia, barbiturate coma reserved for cases of severe increases in ICP
  • CSF drainage via ventricular catheter
  • Decompressive craniotomy
Module 4: Pediatric Head Injuries