children are not small adults Flashcards
1
Q
UN definition of a child
A
every human being below the age of eighteen years unless, under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier
there is no single law that defines the age of a child in the UK
2
Q
What are the physiological differences in children and adults?
A
Surface area:volume
% water content
Metabolic reserves
Faster pulse, respiratory rate
Lower blood pressure
Maintained until very shocked
3
Q
what does the physiological differences mean?
A
They (more)easily get:
Cold
Dehydrated
Hypoglycaemic
4
Q
common presentation of ketotic hypoglycaemia in kids?
A
6-7am hypoglycaemic episode 1-2 year old Skinny Intercurrent illness need to give them starchy porridge
