The management of pediatric patient with head injury in an adult-oriented Emergency Department.

Introduction: The aim of the work is to present the possible struggles that a doctor of the Hospital Emergency Department for adults may encounter when admitting a pediatric patient with a head injury. Head trauma is the most common cause of death or permanent injury in the pediatric population. The lack of experience in dealing with a minor patient, as well as the lack of knowledge of anatomical and physiological differences make it necessary to introduce simple algorithms.