Initial Assessment Flashcards
Should a parent hold a pediatric patient on the stretcher?
No
What should be utilized to transport a pediatric patient?
a. Infant/child car seat
b. On board child restraint system built into seat
c. Pediatric immobilization device
What is the goal when transporting a pediatric patient
To provide a safe transport to the medical/trauma facility.
What does the Pediatric Assessment Triangle consist of:
a. Appearance
b. Work of breathing
c. Circulation to the skin
What does “TICLS” stand for:
a. Tone
b. Interactiveness
c. Consolability
d. Look/gaze
e. Speech/cry
What features indicate abnormal breathing:
a. Airway sounds
b. Abnormal positioning
c. Retractions
d. Flaring
Patient are assessed every how many mins?
a. 15-mins for stable patients
b. 5-mins for critical patients
O2 saturation should be maintained at
94% or greater
Infant mask are flowed at
2-4 L/min
Small child (1-8 years) via pediatric mask are flowed at
6-8 L/min
Older child (9-15 years) via non-breather are flowed at
10-15 L/min
If mask is not tolerated what method could be used
Blow-by
If a needle cricothyroidotomy is performed, what hospital is the patient transported to?
Nearest facility
If the patient is hypotensive what dose of saline is given:
20mL/kg (max 60mL/kg) over 30 mins
If a patient remains hypotensive after saline bolus what can be considered:
Dopamine infusion 5-15 mcg/kg/min
