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| What is bacterial tracheitus |
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Definition
| A bacterial infection of the upper airway and subglottic trachea |
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Term
| What is the average vital signs for a 10yr old |
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Definition
| Pulse: 70-115, BP: 100/60, Res: 15-20 |
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| What is the average vitals for a 7yr old |
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Definition
| P: 70-115, BP: 94/54, Res: 20-25 |
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Term
| What is the average vitals for a 15yr old |
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Definition
| P:70-90, BP: 110/64, Res: 15-20 |
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Term
| Whats different with the infant's epiglottis |
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Definition
| Its omega shaped, extends into the airway at a 45 degree angle, and also has softer cartilage, causing it to become floppy |
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Term
| What is the pediatric triangle |
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Definition
| Its used to assess the child, it has three areas to assess the child, Appearance, circulation, and work of breathing |
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Term
| What are some signs of respiratory distress in a pediatric |
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Definition
| Abnormal breath sounds, absent breath sounds, bradypnea, grunting, head bobbing, irregular breathing pattern, nasal flaring, tachypnea, accessory muscle use |
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Term
| Explain the transition phase |
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Definition
| Its used to allow the pediatric pt to become more familiar with the paramedic crew |
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Term
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Definition
| It is a viral infection of the upper airway, it usually occurs in children 6mon-4yrs. Usually caused by parainfluenza virus |
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Term
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Definition
| Caused by a bacterial infection of the upper airway, causing edema and occlusion from swelling of the epiglottic folds, and arytenoid cartilage. It progressess rapidly and can become life threatening |
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Term
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Definition
| It is an inflammation,bronchoconstriction, and mucus production of the lower airway. |
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Term
| Explain what bronchiolitis is |
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Definition
| It is a viral disease often caused by respiratory syncytial virus infrection of the lower airway |
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Term
| When a child is hypovolemic, what should be your first bolus for fluids |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the causes of septic shock |
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Definition
| It is caused by systemic bacterial infection, and sometimes is associated with meningitis, and pneumonia |
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Term
| What is considered a brady rhythm for a pediatric pt |
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Definition
| A heart rate that is lower than 60 beats/min, associated with poor perfusion. |
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Term
| How should you treat a brady rhythm |
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Definition
| If supplemental O2 is inadequate, the use of epinephrine is the drug of choice for treatment |
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Term
| What are the S&S of cardiac tamponade in a child |
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Definition
| Many children with cardiac tamponade have no physical signs other than hypotension |
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Term
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Definition
| At times of sleep, between 12am-6am. The infant often has a Hx of an illness , within 2 weeks |
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Term
| What are some risk factors of SIDS |
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Definition
| Maternal smoking, young maternal age, Infants of mothers that did not recieve prenatal care, social deprivation, premature birth, mothers who abuse drugs during prenancy |
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Term
| What are some characteristics of abusers |
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Definition
| They tend to be unhappy, angery adults, and also usually have a history of being abused themselves. |
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