infants
what age range is considered a infant
birth to 1 year old
what is cyanosis
condition of skin turning blue due to lack of oxygen
what causes a seizure
irregular electrical activity of the brain causing loss of body control
what is poisioning usually caused by
what is the absolute most scary thing ever that sometimes happens to babies while they sleep
SIDS
what are signs of child abuse
injury doesn't fit description, fractures in children less than 2 years old, unexplained lacerations
what is CROUP
an upper airway virus which leads to a barking cough
what is circulatory failure typically caused by
a respiratory emergency
what are some signs of complete airway obstruction
inability to cough, cry, cyanosis, LOC
how to you manage a fever
gental cooling, removal of excess clothing, no ice water or alcohol baths, no aspirin/ aspirin containing products
for the age grouping question how old do you have to be to be classified as an adult
12
what are some signs of partial airway obstruction
high pitched noises, retractions, drooling, wheezing
what are you doing with your body physically when going through a patient assessment with a child
crouch down to child's eye level, speak calmly and softly, maintain eye contact, NEVER lose your temper
what happens anatomicly when you have asthma
constricting of bronchioles
what type of assessment do you use if a child is agitated or upest
toe-to-head assessment
what are the 3 anatomical differences infants have
larger tongue, smaller airway, shorter trachea
what are the three signs and symptoms of neglect
lack of adult supervision, malnourished appearance, unsafe living conditions, untreated chronic illness, untreated soft tissue injuries
the body's reaction to physical or emotional trama, infection, vomitting or diarrhea
what are the three parts of the pediatric assessment triangle
appearance, breathing, skin