Peds
Ages of ped pts we care for
What are 0-17yo
Identical armbands are provided to
Who are patient and guardian
a child plays alone, unaware of any other children playing nearby (infant/toddler)
Solitary play
No no to use on peds IVs
What is Coband
Why is accurate weight very important in peds pts
What is weight based dosing
(12-18yrs) Erikson's stage during which teenagers and young adults search for and become their true selves
identity vs. role confusion
This is a child's work
What is Play
Person who knows ped pt best
Who is parent
proactive counseling to guardians about expected G&D of child. Caregivers know what is coming up next in their child's development & how to prevent illness & injury.
Anticipatory Guidance
Suspect Pertussis - what do I do first?
Droplet precautions (isolation)
no matter the question, I need to factor in what?
the developmental age of the child
at what age do we start checking BPs in Peds office
3 years old
Tape used in Peds Code
What is Broselow Tape
Adolescents are most concerned with
Peers and Images
What is a DTaP
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus