Thoracic injuries in children.

Respir Care Clin N Am

Pediatric Trauma Center, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.

Published: March 2001

The successful management of pediatric thoracic injuries includes immediate and careful evaluation of the injury type and severity. Early treatment can be conservative in nature or require surgical management. Prompt intervention can reduce morbidity and mortality rates, associated complications, and ensure optimal outcomes.

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