Pediatric Trauma

Question 1

3 Signs of airway obstruction in pediatrics?

Answer 1

1. Apnea
2. Stridor
3. Gurgling respirations

Question 2

What 2 things in paediatrics can contribute to obstruction of the airway?

Answer 2

1. Hyperflexion
2. Hyperextension

Question 3

Most common trauma cause of death in children??

Answer 3

Head injures

Assess pupils and ALOC

Question 4

4 Management’s of head injury in infants?

Answer 4

1. Oxygen
2. Hyperventilate with cerebral herniation
3. Monitor ETCO2
4. Fluid admin titrate to systolic BP

Question 5

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