Paediatric Emergencies Flashcards

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Why is the most likely cause of paediatric arrest?

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Respiratory arrest

e.g. hypoxia is likely due to a choking episode due to the child’s age and the lack of a clear history for another cause. Choking episodes are common causes of collapse and arrest in young ambulant children, particularly toddlers.

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