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