Pediateics Flashcards
1
Q
How to recognize shock in a child?
A
Absence of tears when crying
Rapid resp rate
Decreased urination
Delayed cap refill
Pale cool clammy skin
Weak or absent pulse
2
Q
Difference in child anatomy compared to adult
A
Larger tongue block airway
Smaller airway easily blocked
Baby teeth dislodge block airway
Head larger in proportion to body
Shorter narrow trachea
Abdominal breathers
3
Q
Blood volume of children compared to adults
A
Newborn 355ml can
Child 2l
Adult 4l
4
Q
Altered lOC of child
A
AEIOU TIPS
5
Q
Common paediatric resp emergencies
A
Upper airway
Croup
Epiglottis
Foreign body
Lower airway
Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Covid
Foreign body
6
Q
What is Sid’s?
How to prevent it
A
Sudden infant death
Crib assembled properly
Back on back to sleep
Smoke free home
Mattress and sheet only
