Paediatric Resuscitation Flashcards
1
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Describe paediatric life support
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2
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Is there a difference between compression techniques for infants and children?
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- Infant - two thumb technique
- Children - either one or two handed technique
3
Q
Is there a difference between ventilation/compression ratios for newborns, children and adults?
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- Paediatric healthcare providers
- Compression: ventilation ratio 15:2
- Newborns (in delivery suite)
- Compression: ventilation ratio 3:1
4
Q
What age can adult AEDs be used?
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>8yo
5
Q
What rate should compressions be?
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100-120 beats/minute
6
Q
What makes good quality CPR?
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- Push hard
- Push fast
- Allow full chest recoil
- Minimise interruptions to chest compressions
- Do not over-ventilate
7
Q
What is the most common rhythm found in a paediatric cardiac arrest?
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8
Q
What is the COACHED approach?
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- C compressions
- O oxygen away
- A all else clear
- C charging
- H hands off/I’m safe
- E evaluate rhythm
- D defibrillation or dump
9
Q
What dose is given for defibrillator shocks?
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- 4J/kg
10
Q
When do you recheck the rhythm during advanced paediatric life support?
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- Only recheck rhythm after 2 mins of CPR
11
Q
What is the O2 saturation aim?
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- >94% and titrate FiO2 as required
- Emphasis is increased on IV & IO rather than ETT route for drug administration
12
Q
Describe ALS algorithm for infants and children
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13
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Describe paediatric cardiorespiratory arrest algorithm
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