Compartment Syndrome, Head Injuries (Trauma) in Children

Compartment Syndrome, Head Injuries / Trauma in Children

This session provides information about compartment syndrome in children and strongly expresses a need for all nurses and the community generally to understand this condition. First aid measures for this syndrome are provided.

Head injuries in children are discussed. Guidelines for identification of complications relating to head injuries are provided in order to help prevent fatalities. Primary and secondary brain damage resulting from head trauma is discussed. This is a highly informative session.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Compartment syndrome in children
• First aid measures for children with compartment syndrome
• Head injuries in children
• Primary and secondary brain damage - child

Gerry Silk trained at The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London, and has more than 32 years paediatric nursing experience, including 16 years in the Emergency Department of the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. Gerry currently works as a paediatric nurse educator in Melbourne. Her teaching is consistently highly evaluated by participants who attend her lectures. Gerry is the author of the highly successful Ausmed book entitled 'Care of Sick Children: A Basic Guide'.

Speaker name: Gerry Silk
Recorded: 15 Mar 2010
Listening time: 40 Mins
Conference: Care of the Child with an Acute Illness
Session in Conference: Minor Trauma Part2
State: Brisbane, Australia

Professional Reviews:

very good lecture, voice clear excellent chozen subjects. well presented