Pediatric Resuscitation

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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