What is the weight &/or age for Peds Defib pads?
>1y/o use adult
How much epi (PIV) should you draw up in mg & ml for 15 kg child?
.15mg & 1.5ml (move decimal place 2 places for dose & 1 for volume)
What drugs can be given via ETT tube?
LEAN- lidocaine, epi, atropine, narcan
When administering epi via ETT the dose should be______ that of IV.
10x
Nasotracheal or endotracheal suctioning should be performed no longer than
_________ seconds.
3-5 seconds
What percentage of children survive neurologically intact after respiratory arrest?
>50%
Mnemonic for trouble-shooting ventilators
D-displacement O-oxygen/obstruction P-pneumothorax E-equipment
Color change w/ ETT.
GOLD IS GOOD!
How to estimate the size of suction/NG/foley catheter?
2x ETT
How to estimate the length where to tape ETT tube?
3x size ETT
A tight fitting non-rebreather mask can deliver what max % oxygen on 10-15L?
65-75%
Prostigmin (neostigmine) is the antidote to which paralytics?
Roc, Vec, Pav
After administering multiple units of PRBC's you can expect to administer what
blood product?
fresh frozen plasma & platelets
What is graft vs. host & what is ED treatment?
when transfused immune cells begin to attack pt's cells. ED treatment is steroids.
Symptoms of acute hemolytic reaction.
Occurs when giving blood & involves shortness of breath, chills, fever, back pain. CAN
BE LETHAL!!!
How to measure for oral airway
corner of mouth to ear
How to measure for nasal airway
tip of nose to corner or jaw or ear