Assessments
It's the letter in the Pediatric Assessment Triangle that stands for "Work of Breathing"
What is the letter "B"?
Is proportionally larger that their bodies.
What is a child's head?
Only if you see something in their mouths
Stand over them and talk loudly and forcefully.
What is the incorrect way to talk with pediatric patients?
Up to 3 times faster than an adult's
How fast is an infant's respiratory rate?
Use clean, dry sterile dressing
Percentage of body surface for the front of a pediatric patient's torso.
What is 18%?
Compensates longer than adults, but progression once started is significantly more rapid
How do pediatric patients handle shock?
To fill voids which supports neutral anatomic positioning and increase comfort.
Why should you pad splints including backboards?
Use simple words instead of clinical terms
How should you ask questions of pediatric patients?
Approximately 2.5 times more than an adult, making them more susceptible to heat loss
Blanket roll, KED, vac-mat
What alternative equipment can be used to secure a pediatric patient with spinal injury?