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12. Pediatric Trauma

Information dedicated to the care of injured children

Alcohol and Substance Misuse Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT) Guidelines for Pediatric Trauma Patients at Nebraska Medicine

Policy and Procedure Statement The pediatric co-management team will be consulted on all pediatr...

Behavioral Consultation Team Contact Information

Child Life in Trauma Resuscitations

Child Life ED Presentation.pdf  

Discharging a Pediatric Trauma Patient Against Medical Advice (AMA)

PURPOSE: To establish guidelines for addressing situations when minor/pediatric trauma patients ...

Evaluation and Management of Blunt Solid Organ Injuries in Pediatric Trauma Patients

Purpose: These guidelines are meant to help guide the provider through the initial evaluation an...

Evaluation and Management of Non-Accidental Trauma (NAT) in Children at Nebraska Medicine

Purpose: To provide guidance and a standardized approach for the initial evaluation, management ...

Guidelines for Imaging the Pediatric Trauma Patient

Purpose: These guidelines are meant to help guide the provider’s decision-making regarding imagi...

Indications to Consult Pediatric Critical Care

Purpose The trauma service frequently encounters critically injured pediatric patients (aged 18 ...

Indications to Consult Pediatric Co-Management Team for Pediatric Trauma Patients

Purpose: The trauma service frequently admits and cares for injured children (aged 18 years or l...

Managment of Open Pediatric Orthopedic Fractures

Purpose: To provide guidance on the management of open orthopedic fractures in pediatric trauma ...

Management of Pediatric Long Bone Fractures

Purpose: To provide guidance on the management of long bone fractures in pediatric trauma patien...

Management of Pediatric Pelvic Fractures

Purpose: Provide guidance on the initial evaluation and management of pediatric trauma patients ...

Mental Health Screening and Intervention Guidelines for Pediatric Trauma Patients at Nebraska Medicine

Childhood traumatic stress happens when unexpected, violent, life-threatening, or devastating eve...

Non-Surgical Service Admissions of Pediatric Trauma Patients at Nebraska Medicine

SCOPE AND PURPOSE The document is applicable to pediatric patients (age <19) assessed and cared ...

Pediatric Needle Cricothyroidotomy

Pediatric Needle Cricothyroidotomy  Supplies (Kit located in 2nd Drawer of Pediatric Grey Tra...

Pediatric Transport Contact Information

Critical Pediatric Trauma Patient Transfer Requests Please be prepared with the following inform...

Contact Information for Pediatric Trauma Patients

Common Consults for Traumatic Injuries: Cardiothoracic Surgery PerfectServe: C...

Recommendations for Acute Pain Treatment and Procedural Pain and Sedation Management for Pediatric Patients

Common medical procedures used to assess and treat children can cause significant pain and dist...

Pediatric Presence at Pediatric Trauma Activations

Purpose: The trauma service frequently encounters critically injured pediatric patients that req...

Transferring Pediatric Trauma Patients to Children's Nebraska Emergency Department

Process for Transferring Pediatric Trauma Patients to Children’s Nebraska Emergency Department A...