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When are respirations assessed in the ABCD algorithm?

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During BREATHING not AIRWAY

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When do you address issues and abnormalities?

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As they are found

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3
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What medication is used to correct hypoglycemia in peds?

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D10 or D25, not D50 it causes phlebitis

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D25 dose for peds

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2-4 ml/kg

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5
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What does a sharkfin shaped capno waveform suggest?

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Airway obstruction

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6
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Age range for numeric pain scale

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6-17

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Age range for FACES scale

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4-12

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Do analgesics mask exam symptoms?

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No,

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9
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Should you Remove children from car seat for assessment

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yes

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10
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What age range is the Jump START method appropriate for ?

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under 8

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11
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What age range is the Jump START method appropriate for?

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under 8

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12
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What age is the START method appropriate for

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older than 8

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13
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What are the 5 components of JumpSTART?

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  1. able to walk
  2. breathing
  3. resp rate
  4. palpable pulse
  5. AVPU
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What are the 5 components of START?

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  1. able to walk
  2. spontaneous breathing
  3. resp rate
  4. perfusion
  5. mental status
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What is GREEN mean

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minor

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16
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What does YELLOW mean

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delayed (have hours to treat)

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17
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What does red mean in JumpSTART triage?

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immediate (minutes to treat)

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18
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What does black mean in JumpSTART triage?

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deceased (or unlikely to survive)

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What is a hot wash?

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a review of the disaster response

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20
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How soon should the CISD take place?

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within 24-72 hours

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21
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7 phases of debriefing

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  1. introduction
  2. facts
  3. thoughts
  4. reactions
  5. symptoms
  6. teaching/information
  7. reentry
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What is defusing?

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Similar to debriefing, but takes place in 8-10 hours

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What are the 3 main segments of defusing?

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  1. introduction
  2. exploration
  3. information
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What is CISM?

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critical incident stress managment

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What does CISM include?
1, precrises intervention 2. large scale mobilization 3. informational briefings 4. staff advisement 5. defusing/CISD 6. one on one support 7. organizational consultation, family crises intervention
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5 primary blast injuries
1. blast lung 2. eardrum rupture 3. eye rupture 4. concussion w/0 physical injury 5. abd hemm and perforation
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3 secondary blast injuries
1. penetrating or blunt injuroes 2. eye penetration 3. closed or open brain inuries
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3 tertiary blast injuries
1. closed and open brain injuries 2. fracture or amputation 4. crush injuries
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4 quaternary blast inuries
1. angina 2. low BGL, HTN 3. breathing dust 4. skin burns
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Contemplate dextrose infusion even in infants/children not hypoglycemic
NA
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Can you place a child on a cardiac monitor under initial assessment "C"?
Yes if a cardiac cause is suspected.
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May obtaIN 12 lead in C if indicated
NA
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Use blow by O2 only as a last resort
NA
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Age range for rFLACC scale
2mo-7 years
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What is the relationship between neonates and fever
"Their immune system leaves them unable to generate a fever" (video)
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Respiratory rate for JumpStart Triage RED
<15 or >45
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Intervention for a child with apnea and a pulse
open airway, 5 rescue breaths
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What is preload?
The amount of blood returning to the heart
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What is afterload?
The amount of resistance the blood leaving the heart must overcome to enter the peripheral vasculature.
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What BP parameters indicate an increased SVR?
Narrow PP and increased DBP
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Age range for numeric pain scale
6-17
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Age range for VAS visual analog scale?
5-17
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Age range for FACES?
4-12
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What does decorticate posturing indicate?
damage to cerebral hemisphere
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What does decerebate posturing indicate
damage to brainstem or midbrain (more ominous)
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What can nystagmus indicate
cerebellar injury
47
What was found in 70% of seizures with no other cause
Hyponatremia from diluted formula
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What works as well to stop seizures as valium when given IM, nasally or buccaly?
versed p. 155
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What can be used to treat refractory seizures?
propofol or ketamine
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If a seizure lasts 5-15 min what is the treatment/
2nd benzo does and phenytoin
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What is the treatment for a seizure that lasts 15-30 minutes?
phenobarbitol, benzo infusion, considers intubation p.155
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How does a higher H2O content in children affect injuries?
Makes brain more susceptible to acceleration/deceleration injuries p. 162
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What may be used to treat cerebral edema?
Hypertonic saline
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Target CPP ranges based on age?
0-5 yo 40-50 mmHg | 5-17 yo 50-60 mmHg
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What increases the risk of shear injuries in peds?
less myelination.

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