Paediatric Major Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the initialy Mx for Paediatric Major Trauma?
A
Major Haemorrhage control
2
Q
What is the Mx for Airway in paediatric major trauma ?
A
- Airway manouvers
- OPA only if airway not patent
- SGA if no gag reflex and prolonged ventialtion
3
Q
What is the Mx for breathing in paediatric major trauma
A
- Oxygen
OR - Ventilate
- Tidal Volume = 6-8ml
- SpO2% >95%
- EtCO2 = 30-35
4
Q
What are the ventilation rates for Paediatric Major trauma
A
<3months: 25
3-12months: 25
1-4Years: 20
5-11Years: 16
12-15 Years: 14
5
Q
What is the Mx for circulation in Paediatric major trauma
A
- Normal Saline IV Max 40mL/Kg
- Aiming for pt normal BP level
6
Q
What Supportive Mx is required for paediatric Major Trauma
A
- Warm the patient
- Pain relief
- Spinal immobilisation
- Mx wounds/fractures
- Seizures
- Hypoglycaemia
- Pressure care
