Pediatric Emergencies

Question 1

pediatric

Answer 1

of or pertaining to a patient who has yet to reach puberty

Question 2

Catagories of Pediatric patients

Answer 2

Newborns/Infants: birth to 1 year
Toddler: 1 to 3 years
Preschool: 3 to 6
School age: 6 to 12
Adolescent: 13 to 18

Question 3

fontanelle

Answer 3

soft spot on an infant’s anterior scalp formed by the joining of not yet fused bones of the skull

Question 4

Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)

Answer 4

Appearance, Work of Breathing, Circulation to Skin

Question 5

Common Causes of Shock in Peds

Answer 5

Diarrhea and or vomiting with resulting dehydration
infection 
trauma (especially abdominal areas)
blood loss
allergic reaction 
poisoning
Cardiac events

Question 6

Signs of shock in an infant

Answer 6

Apathy or lack of vitality, Rapid respiratory rate, Rapid or weak and thready pulse, altered mental status, pale, cool, clammy skin, absence of tears when crying, falling BP, Delayed capillary refill

Question 7

Croup

Answer 7

caused by viral illnesses resulting in inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
mild fever, hoarseness at night and worse, seal bark cough, difficulty breathing, restlessness, paleness with cyanosis

Question 8

Care for Croup

Answer 8

place in position of comfort
administer high conc. O2 from humidified source
move slowly to the ambulance. cool night air may provide relieve reducing edema in airways

Question 9

Epiglottitis

Answer 9

most commonly caused by bacterial infection produces swelling of epiglottis and partial airway obstruction
sudden onset of high fever, painful swallowing, tripod position

Question 10

Care for epiglottitis

Answer 10

contact ALS, immediately transport with patient on parents lap, provide high conc. O2, constantly monitor, and do not place anything in child mouth

Question 11

Meningitis

Answer 11

potentially life-threatening infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (the meninges) caused by either bacterial or viral infection
high fever, stiff neck, lethargic, irritability, headache, sensitivity to light, in infants fontanelle unless the child is dehydrated, painful movement, seizures, rash if the infection is bacterial

Question 12

Care for Meningitis

Answer 12

Monitor ABCs and vital signs, provide high conc. O2, be alert for seizures, transport immediately