11/18 2.0 Flashcards
In a peds case for your “what do I hear see and smell” question, what additional question should be asked
What is the interaction between the child and caregiver like?
Demonstrate that NAT is always on your mind
If the nurse asks if I would like anything, and I don’t have an answer, a safe bet is to always get:
New vitals
what do you say after every fluid bolus?
Nurse, after the fluids are finished, repeat the vitals and let me know what they are
The only tests that you should order without a history
BGL
ECG/ CXR
HCG
Type and screen in trauma
If EMS is there
-Ask them to stay
-Stabilize
-Send off when all info collected
in CP this is a critical med step you are not used to ordering
ASA
ICEP Trauma pearls
warmed fluids
2 LB IV
Type
Finger and tube in every orifice
CXR, Pelvic XR, c-spine* XR
If the consultant is unavailable
either you are missing something OR you need to handle it yourself
If you make a mistake
acknowledge
correct
This pediatric issue was labeled as being “a big player”
NAT