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24 Cards in this Set
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_____ and _____ are the underlying principles of the pediatric protocols. |
Airway control
rapid transport |
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Since IV/IO is more difficult in small children, these and other ALS interventions are carried out _____, or during a _____, except for special circumstances as clearly noted in the protocols. |
enroute
transport delay |
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_____ should be used in neonates, infants and children as a first maneuver for Assisted Ventilations. |
BVM (or mouth to mask) |
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The correct position to maintain the optimal airway is ______. |
age dependent |
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In pediatric patients with suspected trauma, the airway maneuver of choice is ______ combined with ______. |
modified jaw thrust
cervical immobilization |
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Oxygen should always be provided at _______ in the pediatric patient and should be _______ when feasible. |
high concentration
humidified |
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contraindication(s) to high concentration oxygen in the pre-hospital setting for the pediatric patient |
there are NONE |
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contraindication to attempted Endotracheal Intubation |
suspected croup/epiglottitis |
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Children with suspected croup/epiglottitis should be rapidly transported to ________ for definitive airway management. |
the nearest 911 Ambulance Destination |
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High-pressure BVM ventilation should be attempted on children with... |
...upper airway obstruction who are in cardiac arrest. |
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____ is to be started only enroute or during transport delay. |
IV/IO access |
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There should be only ____ attempt(s) in each method (IV & IO) in obtaining access to pediatric patients. |
one |
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_____ access should always precede _____ access in pediatric patients. |
IV
IO |
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It may be necessary to pass _____ in the neonate, infant or child in order to successfully perform resuscitation. |
an NG/OG tube |
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Due to the swallowing of air during CPR, the diaphragm may be forced upward, resulting in decreased tidal volume, if the stomach is not decompressed by ______. |
an NG/OG tube |
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For drug dosage and fluid administration, refer to a regionally approved ______. |
Length Based Dosing Device |
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When there is a discrepancy between the protocols and the Length Based Dosing Device with regard to a particular dose... |
...follow the Length Based Dosing device and document. |
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REMAC has approved _______ for use as a Length Based Dosing Device. |
Broselow Tape |
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ET drug administration should be used... |
...only as a last resort. |
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Initial fluid administration should not exceed... |
20 ml/kg |
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Pediatric patients who are hypotensive according to blood pressure should be... |
...examined for other signs of shock to support the diagnosis. |
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It may be technically difficult to obtain a blood pressure in a... |
...small or agitated child. |
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In a small or agitated child, ______ should be used to assess hypovolemic shock, especially in trauma, even if a blood pressure cannot be readily obtained. |
clinical judgment |
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True or False Doses on the length-based dosing device may also be used for indications not specifically listed. |
False. Doses may be used only for the specific indications listed on the device. |
