Graneto - Peds Resp Distress Flashcards
1
Q
signs of respiratory distress
A
- retractions
- grunting
- forced expiration against a closed glottis
2
Q
unique aspects of pediatric airway
A
- airway more anterior
- epiglottis is floppier and u-shaped
- trachea is more flexible
3
Q
first 3 agents used to tx anaphylaxis
A
- epi
- H1 receptor blocker (diphenhydramine)
- methylprednisolone
4
Q
MCC causes of acute upper airway obst
A
- coins
- food
5
Q
what is the earliest finding in a peds pt in resp dist?
A
tachypnea ( v rapid breathing)
6
Q
normal RR in newborn
A
30-50
7
Q
normal RR in 1 mo - 12 yo
A
20-30
8
Q
normal RR 13 + yrs
A
12-20
9
Q
intermediate s/s of resp distress
A
- grunting
- flairing
- retractions
10
Q
late s/s of resp distress
A
- cyanosis
- apnea
11
Q
compensatory s/s of resp dist
A
- tachypnea
- grunting
- flaring
- retractions
12
Q
path s/s of resp dist
A
- wheezing
- stridor
- rales
- rhonci
13
Q
steeple sign
A
subglottis tracheal narrowing
14
Q
MC FB swallowed and stuck in esophagus
A
coin
15
Q
where do things gets stuck in kids esophagus?
A
cricopharygenous mm
