Vital signs
Respirations for a Child 6-12 years old
18-25
You should limit your ventilation volume in pediatric patients_________
Just enough to cause chest rise
(to prevent overinflation)
The best location to auscultate for breath sounds, this will cut down on sound transmission
Mid Axillary
Croup
Upper airway
The pediatric dose of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest
Epi 1:10
0.01mg/kg (Max of 1mg)
Every 3-5mins
Respirations for a Child 3-5 years old
20-28
What type of seizure is unique to children
Febrile
Mnemonic used to assess an infant for appearance
TICLS
Asthma
Lower
Pediatric dose of Amiodarone
5mg/kg (Do not exceed the adult dose)
May repeat up to 3 doses for refractory VF/VT
Pulse rate for a toddler 1-2 years old
98-140
What is the phone number for the national Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Parts of the Pediatric assessment triangle
Appearance, work of breathing and circulation (skin)
Bacterial Tracheitis
Upper
Joules for Syncronised Cardioversion
0.5-1J/Kg
2J/Kg if initial not effective
Pulse rate for a Child 3-5 years old
80-120
The palmer method for burns gives what percentage
1% TBSA per palm
Mneumonic for work of breathing
FRAP
Flaring
Retractions
Audible sounds
Positioning
Pertussis
Lower
Atropine dose for Pediatric heart block
0.02mg/kg (0.1mg minimum and 0.5mg max single dose)
May repeat only once, then pace
Respirations for a Child 1-2 years old
22-37
A respiratory rate above ___ should be considered a red flag no matter the age of the child
60
Mnemonic for deterioration of an intubated child
DOPE
Displacement
Obstruction
Pneumothorax
Equipment failure
Epiglottitis
Upper
Adenosine dose for Pediatric SVT
First dose 0.1mg/kg (Max 6mg)
Second dose 0.2mg/kg (Max 12mg)