WEEK4- Paediatric BLS

Question 1

What’s so different with adult bls and paediatric bls

Answer 1

smart is the same
pat (end of bed assessment) is different
paediatric A in the abc has a TICLES (tone,interactivity,consolability,look/gaze,speech/cry) the b and c is the same.
everything else is the same.

Question 2

what should you do after confirming its a cardiac arrest

Answer 2

conduct 5 rescue breaths
then re assess
conduct 15 compressions to 2 ventilations 10 times then reassess

Question 3

why do we conduct 5 rescue breaths on paediatrics

Answer 3

because the majority of paediatric cardiorespiratory arrests aren’t caused by primary cardiac problems.
paediatric cardiorespiratory arrests are usually secondary to other causes, usually breathing problems (hypoxia).

Question 4

how do you conduct paediatric cpr

Answer 4

still the same rate (100-120bpm)
around 4-5cm depth
use one hand not 2
arms should stay straight

2 fingers for an infant under 1 year.