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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 4:2:1 rule, Holiday-Segar method for hourly maintenance fluid rate based on weight in kg | 1. First 10kg : 4mL/kg/hr 2. Second 10kg : 2mL/kg/hr 3. Remaining weight in kg : 1mL/kg/hr total it together for hourly maintenance fluid rate |
| when is a QRS considered wide for pediatrics? | >0.09sec |
| what joule setting is used for synchronized cardioversion | first 0.5-1J/kg following 2J/kg |
| when do you use pediatric pads | <1year or 10kg |
| defibrillation setting for first, second, and subsequent shocks after that | first 2J/kg second 4J/kg following up to 10J/kg |
| what overall total dose are you giving to a patient when it comes to dextrose? | 0.5-1g/kg |
| chain of survival for pediatrics | prevention > early CPR > early 911 > rapid ALS > post arrest care |
| what is a newborn age range | birth to first couple of hours |
| what is a neonate age range? | first couple of hours to 1 month |
| infant age range | 1month to 1 year |
| toddler age range | 1 to 3 years |
| preschooler age range | 3-5 years |
| school age, age range | 6-12 years |
| adolescent age range | 13-18 years |
| What are 2 major signs of PE and what are possible ECG findings? | tachycardia and tachypnea ECG: S1Q3T3 (s waves in lead I, Q waves in lead III and inverted T waves in lead III |
| what gauge needle usually needed for NDC in pediatrics? | 18g |
| what age do you use the 4.2% sodium bicarb concentration with? | <1YO |