Why are children vulnerable to head trauma

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I. What are the three major causes of brain damage in childhood? The three major causes of brain damage in childhood are

II. Why are children vulnerable to head trauma?

III. What are complications of brain injuries?

IV. Describe the following forces involved in brain injury and where do they (respectively) affect the brain? i. Acceleration and Deceleration. ii. Coup. iii, Counter Coup. Iv. Shearing.

V. What are clinical manifestations of an acute head injury; how would they differ by age group (infant, school-age child, adolescent)

VI. Name 3 preventive measures for head trauma.

VII. What considerations might a nurse have for a parent/ caregiver whose child has irreversible brain damage?

VIII. What are the components of a pediatric trauma assessment?

IX. Why is circulation assessed first in the context of trauma (C-A-B vs A-B-C)?

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