Pediatric trauma is a life-threatening injury to a child. These injuries require hospitalization, and sometimes emergency surgery. Chances of recovery are greatest if professional medical treatment is received within the shortest amount of time after a severe injury. Caring for an injured child requires specialized knowledge, precise conduct and meticulous attention to detail.

When a child becomes injured, they can often enter a state of panic and fear. It is important to reassure them that they are going to be okay and that the situation is under control.

– Validate their fears — Their body is telling them that they are in pain and their brain is telling them to be scared, so do not dismiss these feelings, even if the injury seems minor.
– Appear in control — Even if your child knows that you are worried, put their mind at rest by showing them that you know how to fix their injury.
– Rationalize the steps to recovery — Whether it is a simple first-aid fix or a trip to the emergency room, talking with your child about every step before it happens will help remove fear of the unexpected.
– Follow their lead — It can be tempting to want to get your child back into action right away, but be patient and help them recover their confidence at their own pace.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that specializes in the health and medical care of children and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. The word pediatrics means ‘physician of children’; derived from the Greek words: paedo = “of children” and iatros = “doctor or healer”. Pediatricians practice pediatrics. They treat children of all ages and specialize in illnesses and conditions that commonly affect children.

Injuries happen to people of all ages, even infants. While the most common types of injuries differ per age group, some types of injuries are prevalent in all age groups, such as bug bites or cuts. The most common injuries that affect young children include:

– Falls — The most common cause of injury for kids of all ages is falling
– Being struck by or against an object — Accidental impacts can happen in a number of different ways, from getting hit by a ball, to running into someone.
– Cuts and puncture wounds — Cuts can happen from tripping and falling or touching a sharp object
– Bites and stings — Wounds caused by animals, insects and humans can occur at any age.
– Foreign bodies — This can occur by a child sticking something in their nose or stepping on something sharp.
– Burns — These injuries can be caused by fire, chemicals, electricity, sun exposure or steam.

If your child has been injured, trust the professionals at Olivero Pediatrics Port Matilda PA to restore their health. Our team of kind and compassionate professionals are experienced in treating children with injuries and can help your little one feel better. For more information about our pediatric injury treatments, call our office and get in touch with a member of our specialist team. To book an appointment with our pediatrician, visit our website or speak with us over the phone today. We are conveniently located at 1243 Skytop Mountain Rd. Suite 4, Port Matilda, PA 16870. We serve patients from Port Matilda PA, Waddle PA, Julian PA, State College PA, Bellefonte PA, Pennsylvania Furnace PA, and Pine Grove Mills PA.