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Shock in children is rarely due to;
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cardiac event
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Generally the airway of a pediatric patient is:
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smaller and more cone shaped
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a blood pressure should be taken
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on pediatric patients greater than 3 years
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The three sides to the pediatric assessment triangle stand for?
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Appearance, breathing, circulation/skin color
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After treating and transporting a patient that y ou suspect may have been abused to the hospital you should:
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inform the receiving hospital and any other agencies depending on local protocols and laws
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when managing an airway obstruction of an unconscious child the E M T should
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begin C P R
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A pediatric patient who has normal appearance increased breathing and normal circulation is suffering and what according to the P A T (Pediatric....)
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respiratory distress
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S I D S) generally occurs:
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in the first year of life
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The following are common causes of seizures in children while dehydration is not:
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-Fever and infections
-poisoning -decreased levels of oxygen |
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When dealing with parents of a sick or injured child the E M T need to remember that:
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Parents should remain part of the care unless the severity of the medical condition requires separation
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