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…
Foreign Bodies in the Airway Adults commonly choke on food and dentures Children choke on toys, coins and food Stridor – high pitched noise heard on inspiration Cyanosis – bluish…
Combitube: ET tube and a large pharyngeal tube molded together Easy insertion Blind, no equipment needed, don’t need to see cords Patient’s head in neutral position Ventilate the correct tube…