Assessment
What are the components of the pediatric assessment triangle?
Appearance, work of breathing, and circulation
What is the age requirement for giving antibiotics IV push?
18 years
What is the fastest method of obtaining a weight on a pediatric patient?
Broselow tape
The method that causes subluxation of the TMJ and therefore, is the most effective way in opening the pediatric airway.
Jaw thrust maneuver
Where should all pediatric syringes be prepared?
Pharmacy
True or False. When using the radiant warmer, it must always be set on "MANUAL" mode for warming.
False
True or False. Tachypnea is usually the first sign of respiratory distress.
True or False. Pediatric medications can always be given using the same commercially available products as adult medications.
False
Demonstrate the proper steps of loading a syringe into the syringe pump.
Verify accuracy
Tone, Interactiveness, Consolability, Look/Gaze, Speech/Cry
What do we use to provide safe, accurate, and precise administration of pediatric medications?
Syringe pump
What is the preferred location of an IO insertion in the pediatric population?
Proximal tibia
A 6-month-old female presents to the ED with the following VS:
HR 184, RR 56, SPO2 91%, temp 102.2F
On exam, RN and provider note pt is wheezing. Based on the above information, which respiratory obstruction category would this patient fall into?
Lower airway obstruction d/t wheezing
What is the initial infusion rate when starting a pediatric patient on a Propofol drip?
50 mcg/kg/min
EMS is bringing in a 16-month-old to the ED with respiratory distress with an ETA of 6 mins, what is one piece of equipment we could have available on arrival that may be beneficial for respiratory patients?
Vapotherm (high flow cannula that delivers PEEP)-call RT