Host: Lizzy Lee, PA-C
Key Takeaways:
– Prioritize stabilization and life-threatening injuries before addressing thoracic aortic injury.
– Thoracic aortic injuries in children are rare and can be easily missed—maintain a high index of suspicion.
– A widened mediastinum on chest X-ray should prompt a CT chest to evaluate for vascular injury.
– Decisions should be guided by patient age, injury severity, and available expertise at your institution.
– Collaboration with vascular surgeons or interventional radiologists is essential for optimal care.
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