Journal of Emergencies Trauma and Shock · 2011 · 49 citations · 0 references
MedicineChild HealthPediatricsPediatric Emergency CarePediatric Emergency MedicinePediatric NeurologyPediatric TraumaTraumatic Brain InjuryBlunt Head InjuryHead Injury ManagementHead Trauma AssessmentNeuroimaging In TraumaPediatric Acute Brain InjuryPediatric Head Injury
Head injury in children accounts for a large number of emergency department visits and hospital admissions. Falls are the most common type of injury, followed by motor-vehicle-related accidents. In the present study, we discuss the evaluation, neuroimaging and management of children with head trauma. Furthermore, we present the specific characteristics of each type of pediatric head injury.