Pediatr. praxi. 2009;10(6):368-369
The injuries of the respiratory tract in children
- Dětská klinika FN a LF UP Olomouc
Major chest trauma in a child is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is most frequently encountered within the context
such as a motor vehicle accident. The anatomic-physiologic make-up of children is such that pattern of ensuing injuries differs from that
in their adult counterparts. Pulmonary contusion, pneumothorax, haemothorax and rib fractures are most commonly encountered. Blunt
chest trauma is cinsiderably more common than penetrating injuries.
Keywords: children, trauma, respiratory tract
Published: January 1, 2010 Show citation
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