Anatomy and Physiology
What are the 4 abdominal quadrants?
Right upper quadrant
Left upper quadrant
Right lower quadrant
Left lower quadrant
How do you care for amputated appendages prior to hospital arrival?
Place appendage in dry container wrapped in sterile gauze. Place on ( not in) ice.
What mechanism can trick us into thinking kids are not as sick as they are?
Compensatory Mechanism
How does pregnancy affect a womans blood pressure.
BP decreases during healthy pregnancy.
What is the treatable level for hypoglycemia?
<80
What is the largest organ system of the body?
Integumentary system
Stabilize the protruding object using bulky dressings or rolls of gauze.
What is the most common type of medical emergency that affects children?
Respiratory
Painless bright red vaginal bleeding
Placenta previa
Normal ETCO2 range
35-45 mmHG
Name 2 of the 4 solid organs
Spleen, kidney, pancreas, liver
Bobby Ray was mistaken for a squirrel and shot just under the clavicle with a .22. What should we apply?
Chest seal
What is the tool used for pediatric assessment called? and what does it consist of?
PAT - Pediatric Assessment Triangle - Appearance, breathing, circulation
syndrome characterized by hypertension, swelling of hands and feet, and protein in urine.
Pre-eclampsia
What is the update treatment range for low pulse oximetry?
<92%
Name 3 of the 6 hollow organs
lungs, stomach, gallbladder, large intestine, small intestine, bladder
Stevie rolled his 3 wheeler onto himself and now you note a flail chest segment. How do we treat?
leave uncovered, give oxygen, use positive pressure ventilations if not oxygenating.
At what pulse rate do we start compressions in small children and infants?
<60
Dark red vaginal bleeding followed by a painful sharp or tearing sensation
Placental abruption
Goal ETCO2 with a brain injury
30-35 mmHG
What is the bifurcation of the of the trachea called?
carina
a facial fracture often caused by a pt hitting their face on the steering wheel of a vehicle which causes the midface to separate from the skull base.
Laforte fracture
You are called to an infant that is not acting appropriately. Pupils are unequal, infant is irritable, you note bulging fontanelles, and circumferential bruises to the infants upper arms.
abnormal presentation where the infants buttocks or legs present first
Breech Presentation
What is the formula for estimating pediatric hypotension?
70+(2x age in years)