Pediatric Resuscitation
Age/4+4
Premie=2.5, Newborn=3.0-3.5
Neonates=40-60 bpm
Infants-8 y/o=20 bpm
>8 y/o=12 bpm
infant pressure limited vents
pip=20-30
insp time .5-1.0 sec
Hypoglycemia in newborns is <40 mg/dl
TIPS from the vowels mnemonic (ie, TIPSAEIOU): for altered level of consciousness; same as in adults except I in TIPS stands for intussusception and I under vowels stands for inborn errors of metabolism/infection THE MISFITS mnemonic: Trauma/nonaccidental trauma; Heart disease or hypovolemia; Electrolyte disturbances; Metabolic disturbances; Inborn errors of metabolism; Sepsis; Formula dilution or overconcentration; Intestinal catastrophes; Toxins (eg, home remedies, teething gels); Seizures
hENOCH sCHOENLEIN pUPURA ARENA, ie, Abdominal pain, Rash, Edema, Nephritis, Arthritis);
blow into an occluded straw for valsalva
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