18 - Pediatrics - Ventilator And Respiratory Distress Flashcards
1
Q
T/F: Initial management of the pediatric ventilator patient in respiratory distress involves changing ventilator settings.
A
False!!!
Position the airway and disconnect the patient from ventilator, utilizing a BVM instead!
2
Q
If you are unable to ventilate the pediatric ventilator patient, and suctioning the trach does not relieve the obstruction, what is performed next?
A
Go to the peds trach protocol.
