General Pediatric Standard Flashcards
1
Q
Do pediatric CTAS and GCS differ from adults?
A
YES!!!
2
Q
During your primary survey, what are things to be aware of?? (3)
A
- problems arising due to pediatric anatomy and physiology
- respiratory arrest is primary cause of cardiac arrest
- normal vital signs as per ALS PCS
3
Q
Consider assessments in pediatrics for:
A
- change in appetite
- change in behaviour/personality
- excessive drooling
- for pts in diapers, decrease in number of wet diapers
- inconsolable crying or screaming
- lethargy
- pt positioning (tripoding)
- work of breathing!!
4
Q
If performing a full secondary survey, conduct from :
A
“toe to head”
5
Q
Do you want parents there during assessment?
A
yes!! UNLESS they are interfering with pt care
6
Q
For infants, what on their head should we assess?
A
Fontanelles
7
Q
When assessing an infant pt, what should we ensure in terms of position of their head and neck?
A
proper support is provided to the head and neck!!!!
