Infants and Children Flashcards

(7 cards)

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Common Pediatric Emergencies

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Asthma, bronchiolitis, croup. pertusis, epiglotitis

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Asthma

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Assist with inhaler/administer albuterol

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3
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Bronchiolitis

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Humidified Oxygen

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4
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Croup

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Stridor, Seal bark cough

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5
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Pertussis

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Whooping cough

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Epiglotitis

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Swollen cherry red epiglottis, pain with swallowing, drooling. Administer humidified oxygen. DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING IN MOUTH

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7
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What are EMT’s mandated to do?

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EMT’s ARE MANDATED TO REPORT SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE TO CPS

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