Pediatric Evaluation and Resuscitation

Question 1

What are some characteristics unique to pediatric patients during trauma resuscitation?

Answer 1

1) headboard cutout
2) intra osseous lines
3) remain hemodynamically stable after large blood loss

Question 2

What is the approximate blood volume in pediatric patients?

Answer 2

75-80 mL/kg

Question 3

What is the “triad of death” a/w inadequate resuscitation?

Answer 3

1) hypothermia
2) acidosis
3) coagulopathy

Question 4

What is the most common cause of death in the pediatric population?

Answer 4

Trauma; mortality rate after polytrauma is 20%