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Abuse

The physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of another person

Adolescent

A child between the ages of 13 and 17 years

Croup

An acute respiratory condition in infants and children that is characterized by a barking type of cough

Epiglottitis

The swelling of the epiglottis that may be caused by a bacterial infection; may cause airway obstruction

Febrile

Relating to fever

Infant

A child from birth to one year

Mandated reporter

Individuals designated by law to report cases of suspected abuse or neglect. In most states EMS are specifically named as mandated reporters.

Neglect

Failure of parents or caregivers to adequately provide for a person's basic physical, social, emotional, and medical needs.

Neonate

A baby from birth to 28 days old

Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)

A tool used to perform a general impression of a pediatric patient; the elements of the PAT are Appearance, Work of breathing, and Circulation

Pre-school age

A child between the ages of 4 and 5 years

Retractions

The inward movement of the soft tissues between the ribs when a child breathes in

School Age

A child between the ages of 6 and 12 years

Shaken Baby Syndrome

A form of child abuse that occurs when an abuser violently shakes an infant or small child, creating a whiplash type motion that causes acceleration-deceleration injuries

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

The sudden unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby during sleep

Toddler

A child between ages of one and three years.

Work of breathing

The effort that is required for a person to breathe

Explain various techniques that can be employed to maximize successful assessment of the pediatric patient

Scene size up (approach slowly so as not to frighten), Primary assessment/ General impression (looking at the child and environment and quickly gather info that determines whether to hurry or take your time). PAT (Appearance, Work of breathing, Circulatio

State the most common cause of cardiac arrest in the pediatric patient

Respiratory Arrest

Describe the signs and symptoms of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Most likely to occur in infant less than 3 months old. Distraught parents and infant who is in respiratory and cardiac arrest.

Explain the appropriate steps for management of a suspected SIDS death

Start emergency care as you would for patient in cardiac arrest. Provide resuscitation and arrange transport. Assure parents that everything is being done for baby.

Describe commons signs and symptoms of suspected abuse and/or neglect

Psychological Abuse (Depression, withdrawal, Extreme anxiety, low self esteem, feeling of shame or guilt, fear, lack or normal social skills, avoidance of eye contact, extreme passiveness or compliance, indications of self harm, substance abuse, increased

Explain the assessment and management of the following emergencies and pediatric patients: Upper airway obstruction, Lower Reactive Airway Disease, Seizures, and Shock

Upper airway obstruction (chest thrusts and back blows. Seizures (maintain open airway, look for evidence of injury suffered during a seizure, if you do not suspect spine injury, position on side, be alert for vomiting, provide O2, monitor breathing and a