Paediatric Emergency Qs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs of respiratory distress?
A
In infants specifically - grunting and head bobbing. In general - intercostal and subcostal recession - tracheal tug - nasal flaring - too breathless to speak - Stridor
2
Q
What are the signs of a life-threatening asthma attack?
A
O2 saturation less than 92% CHEST Cyanosis, Confusion Hypotension Exhaustion + poor resp effort Silent chest Tachycardia
3
Q
What are the signs on severe asthma attack?
A
O2 sats <92% peak flow less than 50% Unable to complete sentences Signs of resp distress RR >40 if 1-5yo or >30 over 5yrs HR >140 in 1-5yrs, >125 in >5yrs
4
Q
What is normal HR in children?
A
0-1yrs 110-160 1-2yrs 100-150 2-5yrs 95-140 5-12yrs 80-120 over 12yrs 60-100
5
Q
What is a normal Respiratory rate in children?
A
Less than 1yr - 30-40
2-5yrs 25-30
5-12yrs 20-25
12-18yrs 15-20
