Care of Minors Flashcards
What kind of care do you give for minors and who do consult?
General patient care and consult OLMD as needed
What kind of interventions do you provide for all patients IAW certification level and applicable protocol?
Life-saving interventions
What do you do if there is suspected abuse or known assault?
Ensure SFS is on-scene prior to arrival of EMS/ F&ES personnel
When do you need consent from a parent’guardian?
For evaluations, treatments, and transport of a non-emancipated minor who requires care for a non-life-threatening condition
When would parent/guardians may not be required?
Minors who present with complaints related to pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, mental health, and/or substance abuse
What are emancipated minors?
Individuals <18 years of age serving in the military, people who are financially self-supporting and living independently of guardians, and people who have been declared emancipated by a court of law
What should emancipated minors show?
A proof of legal emancipation
What is child abuse/neglect?
Physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, negligent treatment, and/or maltreatment of a child under the age 18 by a person who is responsible for the child’s welfare.
What do you do for suspected abuse and/or neglect?
Assess for/document psychological characteristics of abuse, physical signs of abuse, and signs of neglect
Why do you contact OLMD?
To immediately report a suspected abuse and/or neglect
How do you assess for/document psychological characteristics of abuse?
Excessive passivity, complaint/fearful behavior, excessive aggression, violent tendencies, excessive crying, etc
How do you assess for/document physical signs of abuse?
Unexplained bruises, abrasions, bite marks, cigarette burns, etc.
How do you assess for/document signs of neglect?
Inappropriate levels of clothing, inadequate hygiene, absence of an attentive caregiver, or malnutrition
How do you assess for/document signs of sexual abuse?
Pain, itching, bleeding, bruising in the genital area; inappropriate dress, multiple layers in a hot environment; reports of recurrent urinary tract infections
What kind of facility should sexual assault child be transffered to?
A facility that is capable of performing pediatric sexual assault examinations
