Paediatric Life Support Flashcards
1
Q
What is classed as an infant?
A
<12 months old
2
Q
Cardiac arrest:
BLS:
Danger
Rouse - how to rouse?
How long to check for pulse and breathing?
Where to check for pulse in an infant and a child?
When to start CPR?
Compressions:breaths ratio
A
Rouse - tickle soles and palms, shake, call name, pinch trapezius
Check breathing and pulse for 10 seconds
Brachial
Carotid/femoral
If no pulse and no breaths
15:2
3
Q
How to do CPR in infants?
How to do CPR in children?
When to check for pulse and breaths?
A
Wrap hands around chest with both thumbs on sternum
One hand if small
2 hands if bigger
Every 2 minutes
4
Q
What can be done to support ventilation?
What can be given for systole?
A
LMA or intubation
Adrenaline IV/IO
