Pediatric Seizures
Respiratory Distress
Pediatric Asthma
Pediatric Hypoglycemia
Pediatric Hyperglycemia
100
Fever
What is the # 1 cause for a pediatric seizure?
100
Upright in position of comfort that allows the airway to easily be maintained.
What is the transport position for a respiratory distress patient?
100
The absence of wheezing
What is an indication of extreme airflow obstruction?
100
Unconscious, unable to swallow, or unable to follow commands.
What is the contraindication for administering Oral Glucose?
100
Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, EKG, SpO2, repeat glucose checks.
What are vitals to be done with a Hyperglycemia patient?
200
Blood Glucose, EKG, IV and Temp
What are additional procedures other than BP, HR, RR and SpO2, that should be done for a seizure patient
200
Wheezes, rales, rhonchi, or stridor
What are lung sounds?
200
Chest pain, fever/chills, cough/productive of what, recent changes in sputum color.
What are associated symptoms of asthma?
200
15-60 grams
What is the amount of Oral Glucose to be administered?
200
Excessive thirst or urination, fast breathing, vomiting, abdominal pain and Kussmaul's respirations.
What are signs and symptoms of Hyperglycemia
300
TKO
What is the IV rate for a pediatric seizure patient
300
Improve oxygenation and ventilation, reduce the work of breathing, and treat underlying conditions.
What are the therapy goals for patients in respiratory distress?
300
Tripod positioning, pursed lipped breathing
What are signs of asthmatic distress?
300
0.1 mg/kg IM
What is the amount of Glucagon to be administered?
300
Neuro checks
What is an additional repeat assessment for a pediatric Hyperglycemia patient?
400
>100.6 degrees Fahrenheit
What is any temperature that must be reported to Medical control
400
Apnea or ineffective respirations
What are the conditions that you would support ventilations with a BVM?
400
Continuous Albuterol nebulizer treatments 3 unit doses back to back.
What is a reason for an EMT to contact medical control?
400
D 12.5 2-4 ml/kg
What is the amount of Dextrose to be administered for a child 2 months and less?
400
Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia
What are excessive urination, excessive thirst, excessive eating?
500
5 min or frequently occurring seizures without clearing postictal state between seizures.
What is how long a seizure must last in order to be considered Status Epilepticus
500
2.5 mg in 3 ml and 0.5 mg in 2.5 ml
What are the dosages for Albuterol and Atrovent?
500
Epinephrine or Epi pen Jr
What is additional medication to be considered for severe asthma?
500
D 25 2-4 ml/kg
What is the amount of Dextrose to be administered for children older than 2 months?
500
20 ml/kg
What is the correct bolus rate for a Hyperglycemia Pediatric Patient?
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