Pediatric Traumatic Arrest

Question 1

Pediatric Traumatic Arrest - Initial rhythm asystole

Answer 1

Mandatory OLMC for discontinuation

Question 2

Pediatric Traumatic Arrest - Blunt mechanism of injury consideration

Answer 2

Consider bilateral needle decompression if tension pneumo suspected or PEA

Question 3

Pediatric Traumatic Arrest - Penetrating chest injury consideration

Answer 3

Consider bilateral needle decompression if tension pneumo suspected or PEA

Question 4

Pediatric Traumatic Arrest - Penetrating injury with transport time >15 min

Answer 4

OLMC to consider discontinuation

Question 5

Pediatric Traumatic Arrest - What injury should be assumed during a penetrating chest injury in cardiac arrest

Answer 5

Tension pneumothorax

Question 6

Pediatric Traumatic Arrest - Penetrating trauma with transport time <15 min

Answer 6

rapid transport
appropriate arrest protocol
fluid 20 ml/kg prn

Question 7

Pediatric Traumatic Arrest - Suspected pelvic injury?

Answer 7

Perform pelvic binding