Pediatric Resuscitation: cardiac arrest usually results from respiratory arrest/hypoxemia Asystole: flatline on the cardiac monitor: To treat asystole: CPR Ventilate with BVM 15 L/min O2 Intubate IV with LR or…
Assessment: scene size-up: is the scene safe? In what position was the child found? Do the history and the injuries match? Pediatric Assessment Triangle (first 30-60 secounds): Appearance work of breathing…
Neonate - Birth to 1 month Young Infant - 1 to 5 months Infant - 6-12 months, may have fear of separation, minimize separation, decrease parental anxiety Toddler - 1-3…
Respiratory & Airway Part Three Exchange and Transport of O2 and CO2 Red blood cells (RBCs) - transport O2 and CO2 with a protein called hemoglobin FiO2 - concentration of…
Respiratory & Airway Part Two Lower Airway: Runs from the glottic opening to pulmonary capillary membrane. Trachea: Conducts air to the lungs. 10-15 cm long tube, between larynx and bronchi,…