Airway
We can attempt intubation a max of _________ times
What is 2
Outside of B/P, name three S&S to look for to show shock
What is lower body temperature, poor capillary refill, decreased LOC, increased HR, and poor skin color or turgor.
Two drugs in the Upper Airway Protocol
What is Racemic Epi and Methylprednisolone 2mg/kg Max 125mg
This is a sign of Impending Arrest or protocol says collapse.
What is Bradycardia
Typically affects children <2 years of age. It is viral, possible fever, gradual onset, no drooling is common
What is Croup
The equation used to calculate pediatric Hypotension
What is 70 + 2 x age = Lowest normal SBP . Less than this number is Hypotensive.
Rare, affecting children <2 years of age. Patient will appear very sick. It is bacterial, with fever, rapid onset, possible stridor, patient wants to sit up to keep airway open, and drooling is common
What is Epiglottitis
Med Command approval is needed for PUSH DOSE EPI
What is YES
Patients <2 with no history of asthma consider _______________________ as the respiratory issue.
What is Bronchiolitis
Treat with Oxygen, Bronchodilators are ineffective.
Can an EMT give IM EPI, If you say they can is the dose the same as the adult dose.
What is YES and the dose is a flat dose of 0.15mg IM for pediatric patients <30 kg (66 lbs)