Injury Evaluation in the Emergency Department

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This one-page document provides caregivers with the support and information they need during their child's injury evaluation in the emergency department. It explains the importance of injury evaluation in the emergency department, emphasizing the need to screen every child for bruises and other injuries to ensure their safety and well-being. It outlines guidelines for when a more extensive evaluation is necessary, what that evaluation process involves and additional steps that may be taken if the child's injury might be due to abuse.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Abuse; Child Health; Physical Examination; Wounds and Injuries; Mandatory Reporting; Emergency Service, Hospital; Adolescent Health; Physical Abuse

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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