Respiratory Distress
Early sign of tissue hypoxia.
What is tachypnea.
Vital sign changes that may indicate respiratory distress?
What is Increased respiratory rate, decreased oxygen saturation, increased heart rate.
Who typically leads a resuscitation team?
What is The team leader or the most senior provider (often a physician or advanced practice provider).
First-line medication for acute asthma exacerbation?
What is Albuterol
Treatment strategies for an anaphylactic patient
What is albuterol, corticosteroids, and antihistamines.
Two common signs of Lung Tissue Disease
What is:
• Increased respiratory rate and effort*
• Retractions, accessory muscle usage*
• Hypoxemia
• Grunting respirations
• Crackles and decreased air movement
• Diminished breath sounds
How to assess the work of breathing?
What is Look for retractions, use of accessory muscles, and respiratory rate.
Role of the airway manager?
What is Responsible for maintaining the airway and providing ventilation.
Two treatment strategies for pulmonary edema
What is diuretics and NIV with PEEP.
First step in managing foreign body aspiration?
What is Administer back blows or abdominal thrusts, depending on the child's age and responsiveness.
Hypoxemia is generally defined as what percentage in normal children breathing Room Air?
What is 94%.
What does wheezing indicate?
What is Airway obstruction or bronchospasm.
Responsibilities of the medication administrator?
What is Administering medications as directed and monitoring the patient’s response.
Purpose of corticosteroids in respiratory distress?
What is To reduce inflammation and improve airway function.
Management of a child with RSV?
What is Supportive care, including oxygen therapy and hydration; bronchodilators may be considered.
Two causes of disordered control of breathing
What is seizures, head injuries, brain tumors, metabolic abnormalities, neuromuscular disease, poisoning, and drug overdose, to name a few.
Three symptoms of pneumonia in children?
What is Cough, fever, difficulty breathing.
How the recorder assists during a code?
What is Documenting events, interventions, and times for accurate medical records.
Action of albuterol?
It relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, leading to bronchodilation.
Indicators of dehydration in a child with respiratory distress?
What is Dry mucous membranes, decreased urine output, lethargy, and increased heart rate.
Differences between respiratory distress and respiratory failure
What is Respiratory distress is characterized by increased work of breathing and respiratory rate; respiratory failure indicates inadequate oxygenation or ventilation or both
Late signs of respiratory failure?
What is Altered mental status, lethargy, bradycardia.
Importance of communication in a resuscitation team?
What is Ensures clarity, coordination, and reduces errors during critical interventions.
Potential side effects of using a rescue inhaler?
Increased heart rate, nervousness, and tremors.
When treating a patient for increased ICP, you should AVOID what 4 things? (hint H's)
What is hyperthermia, hypercarbia, hypoxemia, and hypotension.