Paediatric Emergencies Lecture Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Children vs adult A&E
A
In leicester, go up to 18
2
Q
Calculating emergency drug dosing in children
A
- WETFLAG
- based on weight
3
Q
Who is present in ED who you can do procedures with to help process be less stressful for children?
A
- Play therapists
4
Q
Why is respiratory a cause for cardiac arrest more common in children and adults is cardiac?
A
- Children less likely to have cardiac problems that would cause MI eg plaque and clot etc
- Usually caused by prolonged hypoxia from resp system
5
Q
Bronchiolitis/respiratory distress signs
A
- Tracheal tug
- Nasal flaring
- Intercostal recessions
- Subcostal recessions
6
Q
When to give nebulised salbutamol?
A
- If sats are low and need to treat hypoxia
- Can drive with O2
7
Q
Age when pulse palpation becomes easier
A
6 months is easier - difficult when younger
8
Q
Replacing GI fluid loss
A
- Can try NG tube
9
Q
Decorticate vs decerebrate positions
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