TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Secondary survey in paediatric trauma
JO  - Archives of disease in childhood: education and practice edition
A1  - Mc Auley, Clare
A1  - Mullen, Stephen
A1  - Corley, Lisa
A1  - McDonald, Roisin
A1  - Quinn, Nuala
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - The purpose of a secondary survey is to identify the non-life-threatening injuries that are not a priority in the primary survey, but if missed could have long-term impacts for the patient. This article provides a structured approach of the head-to-toe examination required for the secondary survey. We follow the journey of a 9-year-old boy, Peter, who was involved in an accident-electric scooter versus car. After resuscitation and primary survey, you have been asked to carry out the secondary survey. This is a guide of the steps to follow in order to carry out a comprehensive examination to ensure nothing is missed. It highlights the importance of good communication and documentation.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1743-0585
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2022-324983
ID  - ref1
ER  -