Pediatrics

Question 1

TRX for ped with complete upper airway obstruction

Answer 1

Kneel behind child and perform abdominal thrusts for sever block.

Question 2

TRX for ped with partially obstructed airway

Answer 2

High flow O2. Don’t try to remove (no blind finger sweeps). Is child breathing? Barking cough?

Question 3

Respiratory failure

Answer 3

Bradycardia, cyanosis, minimal, diminished breath sounds

Question 4

Respiratory arrest

Answer 4

Cessation if breathing.

Question 5

Why is fluid or blood loss in small children significant

Answer 5

Smaller/lower overall volume. More susceptible to shock from hypovolemia

Question 6

Chest compressions on newborn - HR to start

Answer 6

If no pulse or if pulse is <60bpm. 3:1 co.oression to vent ratio (90 co.oressions to 30 respirations)

Question 7

Why do we dry newborns

Answer 7

To maintain body heat

Question 8

How to handle pediatric pt that had complete airway obstruction and is now unconscious

Answer 8

Follow same steps for unresponsive adult. Start CPR 30:2 (single rescuer) 15:2 (dual rescuer).

Question 9

Ventilation of 1 Y/O too fast with BVM

Answer 9

Could cause potential aspiration

Question 10

Blind finger sweeps on 3 y/o???

Answer 10

No.

Question 11

Process of clearing airway of 3 mo/o with obstructed airway

Answer 11

Alternating back slaps and chest thrusts

Question 12

TRX of child with nosebleed

Answer 12

Pinch nostrils together, sit down, lean forward, tilt head forward keep calm

Question 13

CPR on ped. Compression/vent ratio (1 rescuer and 2 rescuer)

Answer 13

30: 2 (1 rescuer)
15: 2 (2 rescuer)