Trauma Resuscitation and Initial Evaluation

Anne Sescleifer, Shannon Castle, Ana Maria Dumitru, M.D., Ph.D., Mark B. Slidell, M.D., M.P.H., Romeo C Ignacio Jr., MD, Joseph A Iocono, MD, MBA, Louis Marmon, MD, PhD, Adam Vogel, MD, Mauricio (Tony) A Escobar, MD, Mary J Edwards, MD, Mark B. Slidell, M.D., M.P.H.
Author Names: Adam Vogel, MD, Mary J Edwards, MD

Introduction

Trauma in the pediatric population remains a leading cause of both morbidity and mortality. It carries substantial physical, economic, and psychosocial costs to children and their caregivers. The initial trauma survey and acute resuscitation share many similarities with the principles used for adult patients; however, there are significant differences in the assessment and management of pediatric trauma. These are due to unique anatomic, physiologic and social characteristics.

see also Liver and Spleen Trauma, Pancreatic Trauma, Gastrointestinal Trauma, Genitourinary Trauma, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Trauma, Penetrating Trauma, Burns and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Content in this module is referenced in SCORE Trauma: Initial Assessment and Resuscitation overviewAbdominal Trauma overviewThoracic Trauma overview

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Last updated: January 31, 2026