PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE EXAM REVIEW 2025 A+

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE EXAM REVIEW 2025 A+ Common Medical TX - ANS--Pediatric emergencies can occur in any setting -Immature developmental level of children place them at higher risk for drowning, poisoning, injury -Most pediatric arrests result from respiratory causes or shock -Follow systematic approach: AHA or PALS -Assessment & management after stabilization depend upon cause of emergency *-look at respiratory system FIRST; may cause of injury* Emergency Treatments - ANS--Main concern: airway and maintain respiratory rate -Suctioning (#1 TX) -Baby booger grabber (BBG): doesn't damage nares -Littler sucker can get deeper into nose/mouth -BBG & little sucker attach to suctioning machine by bedside -Oxygen: give anytime respiratory problem -Bag-valve mask ventilation: if O2 gets too low -May need intubation if really low O2 -IV fluid therapy: children get dehydrated quickly Med Doses & Equipment Sizes - ANS--Medication reference sheets at bedside based on child's weight (mainly printed in ED) -Broselow tape ( 25 kg) useful in Emergency to estimate weight from length and then know approx. does