Comfort & Communication
When talking with a child, you should always tell the ______.
What is the truth?
A report of child abuse is made this often.
What is every 10 seconds?
Shorter, more narrow, funnel-shaped
What is the airway of small child?
Abuse, household challenges, and neglect.
What are Adverse Childhood Events?
Pale, cool, mottled skin and delayed cap refill.
What are signs of poor perfusion?
This helps control the chaos that can feel threatening for children in the ED.
What is One Voice?
What are types of neglect?
70 + 2x age in years
What is the lower limit for normal SBP?
Realize, Recognize, Respond, and Resist
What are the 4 R's of Trauma Informed Care?
Temperature >38.5, tachycardia, and tachypnea
What are signs of sepsis?
watching or looking away, talking or quiet, preferred position
What are some choices we can offer to children?
Disabled, preemie, multiples, and unwanted children.
What types of children are more likely to be abused?
Horizontal (rather than diagonal)
What is the orientation of ribs in children?
A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
What is ADHD?
Irritability, high-pitched cry, bulging fontanelle, altered LOC
What are signs of neurological emergency?
The best coping mechanism for children experiencing invasive procedures.
What is distraction?
Inconsistent history, lack of explanation, or delay in seeking medical treatment.
What are red flags for child abuse?
The only way children can improve their cardiac output.
What is tachycardia?
Electrolyte imbalance, ECG changes, dental erosion, irregular menses.
What are signs of eating disorders?
Bradycardia, grunting, cyanosis
What are signs of respiratory failure?
This device helps control the pain of IV insertion using the Gate Theory of pain control.
What is the Buzzy Bee?
TEN-4
What are suspicious areas of bruising?
This quirk of young infants requires that their nostrils are clear of mucus.
What is obligate nose breathers?
Pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative or defiant behavior, and vindictiveness.
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Acute onset of fever, malaise, muffled voice
What are signs of epiglottitis?