CEP Pediatric & Obstetric Emergencies Flashcards
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What is the correct IO (intraosseous) site for a pediatric patient under 6 years old when IV access fails?
Answer: Proximal tibia, 2 cm below the tibial tuberosity
The proximal tibia, approximately 2 cm below the tibial tuberosity on the anteromedial surface, is the preferred IO site for children under 6.
A neonate has a heart rate of 80 bpm after 30 seconds of effective PPV. What is the next step?
Answer: Continue PPV and reassess in 30 seconds
A heart rate of 80 bpm indicates response to PPV; continue ventilation and reassess after 30 more seconds to confirm improvement above 100 bpm.
What does the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) evaluate?
Answer: Appearance, work of breathing, circulation to skin
The PAT quickly evaluates a child's Appearance, Work of Breathing, and Circulation to skin to form a general impression before hands-on assessment.
Which medication is first-line for anaphylaxis in a pediatric patient?
Answer: Epinephrine 1:1000 IM
Epinephrine 1:1000 administered intramuscularly into the anterolateral thigh is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis in all patients including children.
A patient in eclampsia is seizing in the field. Which drug is the preferred treatment?
Answer: Magnesium sulfate
Magnesium sulfate is the drug of choice for eclamptic seizures as it prevents and treats seizures without significant fetal CNS depression.
What is the hallmark sign of a tension pneumothorax in a pediatric patient that distinguishes it from simple pneumothorax?
Answer: Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
Tracheal deviation away from the affected side occurs in tension pneumothorax due to mediastinal shift from increased intrapleural pressure.