oxygenation Flashcards
components of a respiratory assessment
O2
cap refill, skin turgor, oral mucosa dry or moist
LOC
position of child
skin color
RR, lung sounds
accessory muscle use? nasal flaring
retractions
respiratory anatomy differences between children and adults
diameter of airway is smaller in children than adults
children more prone to obstruction/inflammation/infection
manifestations of respiratory distress in infants
manifestations of respiratory distress in children
back to sleep campaign
no co sleeping
infant on back
nothing in crib
tonsillectomy nursing care
monitor for hemorrhage
maintain airway
analgesics for pain 24hrs
NPO until fully awake
no citrus, milk, ice cream
resume normal activity 1-2wks after surgery
avoid gargling, coughing
otitis media patho
middle ear infection
inflammation
common under 24 months
pull pinna down and back in children
earlier onset, higher chances of recurrent infections
manifestations of otitis media
infant: crying, refusal to feed, fussiness
child: crying, irritable, loss of appetite, lethargy
otitis media treatment
antibiotics- finish whole course
acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain
PCV13/ breastfeeding is preventative
what is watch waiting for otitis media?
wait for up to 72hrs for children less than 6 months if there is no fever or severe pain present
bronchiolitis patho
viral
bronchioles are narrow or occluded due to inflammatory process
usually caused by RSV
manifestations of bronchiolitis
edema in bronchioles
mucus production
inflammation of bronchioles
bronchiolitis treatment
respiratory droplet precautions
antibiotics can not treat this virus
humidification
airway suctioning, HOB elevated
RSV vaccine during fall or spring
RSV vaccine in pregnant moms when?
3rd trimester to pass down to baby
foreign body ingestion
1-3 years of age
dyspnea, cough, stridor, wheezing, cyanotic, cant speak
chest x-ray or bronchoscopy