Pediatric Skills, a Learning Studio Course-The Sick Kiddo

The Sick Kiddo

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This document provides a summary of key points related to pediatric care, specifically focusing on medication administration, shock, pediatric codes, tubes and airway management, and post-resuscitation care. <br /><br />In medication administration, the document emphasizes the importance of diluting medications and using a stop cock and the push/pull method for volume. It also highlights the necessity of using resources such as the Broselow Tape and the Critical App. Different medications for shock treatment are mentioned, including Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Phenylephrine, along with the receptors they target.<br /><br />The identification and treatment of shock in pediatric patients are discussed. Tachycardia is identified as the first sign of compensation in a pediatric patient. Different types of shock are mentioned, including cardiogenic, obstructive, distributive, and hypovolemic, and the goal of treatment is to improve systemic perfusion and oxygen delivery to vital organs.<br /><br />The document also provides tidbits for handling pediatric codes, such as remembering H's and T's and the importance of proper ventilation, confirming tube placement, and securing tubes appropriately. It also emphasizes the importance of knowing that BVM (bag-valve-mask) is an airway.<br /><br />Post-resuscitation care focuses on oxygenation and ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, neuroprotection, and sedation. Specific goals include maintaining appropriate oxygenation and ventilation levels, monitoring vital signs and urine output, avoiding hyponatremia and hyperthermia, ensuring euglycemia, and providing adequate sedation to prevent shivering and manage pain.<br /><br />Overall, the document highlights essential considerations in pediatric care, providing a handy reference for healthcare professionals. The references provided at the end can be consulted for more in-depth information on pediatric advanced life support, infectious diseases, and dosage guidelines.

Keywords

pediatric care

medication administration

shock treatment

pediatric codes

tubes

airway management

post-resuscitation care

diluting medications

Broselow Tape

Critical App