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PALS

PALS EXAM

QuestionAnswer
How long to check for pulse
<10
Grunting is
Low frc
Sign of rds
Children-palpate pulse
Carotid and fem
Infants
Brachial
Two thumb technique-TRUE
Better blood supply
Adequate depth and force
Generates higher bp
NOT ideal for 1 person
Initial impression of a patient is the first quick observation. What to look for?
Appearance/consciousness
Breathing
Color
Primary assess
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
Second assessment
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past med hx
Last meal
Events
Normal urine output for children/adolescents
1 ml/kg/hour
Depth of compression
1/3
Normal urine output for infants and young children
1.5-2 ml/kg/hour
Ratio for 1 rescuer cpr
30/2
2 rescuer
15/2
Universal rate for cpr
120
Where are intercostal retractions
Between ribs
Where are subcostal
Abdomen below rib cage
Where are substernal
Below sternum/under breast bone
Where are sternal retractions
Sternum moved toward spine
Where are suprasternal retractions
Above breast bone
Where are supraclavicular
Tissue above clavicle
3 yo intubated with VC-SIMV- PETCO2 from 40-50. cause?
Decreased alveolar ventilation
VC vent- peak pressure went from 20-30 after 6 hours. Cause?
Increased resistance or decreased compliance
OPA should fall at what landmark
Above glottis
t/f? eval childs appearance can help eval accuracy of pulse ox
True
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