Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – June 1, 2020
June 1, 2020
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Infections and Prophylaxis in Pediatric Trauma Patients
The emergency medicine physician serves a critical role for trauma and surgical patients. Early recognition of infections and understanding the indications for prophylaxis are critical for management of pediatric trauma patients. The authors explore the most common etiologic agents by body system and prophylactic and therapeutic strategies.