Mechanical Ventilation in Children — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Dysrhythmias in the pediatric age group are most often the result of _____

Answer: respiratory insufficiency

Flashcard 2: Treatment of dehydration based on severity: Plan CIn infants _____ first 30ml/kg is given in the first 1 hr and the remaining 70ml/kg in the next 5 hours.

Answer: <12 months

Flashcard 3: In a pediatric cardiac arrest, the initial energy for defibrillation is set at _____ J/kg for both monophasic and biphasic waveforms

Answer: 2

Flashcard 4: _____(ideal) or normal saline is used as intravenous fluids for resuscitation in dehydrated children.

Answer: Ringer lactate 

Flashcard 5: In a child experiencing sudden cardiac death (with witness), defibrillation should be initiated _____ starting CPR, if AED is available immediately

Answer: before

Flashcard 6: Guidelines for pediatric basic life support: The compression-to-ventilation ratio for **two rescuers** is _____.

Answer: 15:2

Flashcard 7: Initial stabilization phase of SAM treatment includes SHIELDED:S_____,Hypothermia, Infection, ELectrolyte imbalance, DEhydration, Deficiency of nutrients

Answer: ugar deficiency(hypoglycemia)

Flashcard 8: Treatment of Reye's syndrome involves infusion of 20% _____ and fresh frozen plasma

Answer: glucose

Flashcard 9: Treatment of dehydration based on severity (WHO Plan C): In children _____, the first 30 ml/kg is given in the first 0.5 hour and the remaining 70 ml/kg in the next 2.5 hours.

Answer: ≥12 months

Extra: <b>WHO Plan C (Severe Dehydration) IV Fluid Rates:</b> • <b>Age < 12 months:</b> 30 ml/kg in 1 hour, then 70 ml/kg in 5 hours (Total 6 hours). • <b>Age ≥ 12 months:</b> 30 ml/kg in 30 mins, then 70 ml/kg in 2.5 hours (Total 3 hours). Fluid of choice: Ringer's Lactate (or Normal Saline if RL not available).