Infants and Children Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Common Pediatric Emergencies
A
Asthma, bronchiolitis, croup. pertusis, epiglotitis
2
Q
Asthma
A
Assist with inhaler/administer albuterol
3
Q
Bronchiolitis
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Humidified Oxygen
4
Q
Croup
A
Stridor, Seal bark cough
5
Q
Pertussis
A
Whooping cough
6
Q
Epiglotitis
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Swollen cherry red epiglottis, pain with swallowing, drooling. Administer humidified oxygen. DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING IN MOUTH
7
Q
What are EMT’s mandated to do?
A
EMT’s ARE MANDATED TO REPORT SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE TO CPS