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Paediatric OSCE Revision Flashcards

1
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What does W stand for in the WETFAGA acronym?

A

Weight

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What is the equation for calculating Weight?

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(Age + 4) x 2

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What does E stand for in the WETFAGA acronym?

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Energy (defibrillation)

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How many joules per kilo do you shock when a shockable rhythm is present?

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4J Per kilo

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What does T stand for in the WETFAGA acronym?

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Tube

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What does F stand for in the WETFAGA acronym?

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Fluids

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What is the correct dosage of Fluids for the child medical patient? (per kilo)

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10ml per kilo

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What does the first A stand for in the WETFAGA acronym?

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Adrenaline (1:10,000)

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What is the correct dosage of adrenaline in the child patient during cardiac arrest? (per kilo)

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0.1ml per kilo (move the decibel over 1/10th) i.e. a 24 kilo patient would require 2.4ml of adrenaline

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What does the second A stand for in the WETFAGA acronym?

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Amiodarone

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What is the correct dosage of Amiodarone in the child patient during cardiac arrest? (per kilo)

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5ml per kilo

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What does the G stand for in the WETFAGA acronym?

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Glucose

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What is the correct dosage of Glucose in the child patient? (per kilo)

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2ml per kilo (2.5ml in Newborn)

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What equation would you use to calculate the Tube size? (Intubation)

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(Age/4) +4

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What size iGel would you use for a an infant? (Assuming page for age not available)

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1.5 or 2

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What size iGel would you use for a an child? (Assuming page for age not available)

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2.5 or 3

17
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What are the 3 priorities in cardiac arrest?

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  1. High quality chest compressions
  2. Effective ventilations with high flow O2
  3. Early defibrillation (if shockable rhythm present)
18
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Before commencement of DR ABC’s, what 3 questions should be asked?

A

Timing questions…

  1. How long has it taken to arrive?
  2. Where is the closest ED?
  3. Closest Paediatric centre?

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