Paeds philosophy Flashcards
1
Q
Especially for resp conditions, what is the philopsy of management
A
Minimal intervention
Maximal observation
2
Q
If you want to get a blood gas sample from a child, what type of blood gas sample should you use and why
A
Capillary or venous
As arterial is rather fuckin sore
3
Q
When assesseing ABCDE in chidren, what should you look for in ‘A’
A
Talking
Crying
Coughing
4
Q
When assesseing ABCDE in chidren, what should you look for in ‘B’
A
Resp rate
Chest recession
O2 sats
5
Q
When assesseing ABCDE in chidren, what should you look for in ‘C’
A
Pulse (HR)
BP
Colour
Cap. refill time (should be <2s)
6
Q
When assesseing ABCDE in chidren, what should you look for in ‘D’
A
Alertness
Responsiveness
Movements
BG
7
Q
When assesseing ABCDE in chidren, what should you look for in ‘E’
A
Temperature
Rashes
