Chapter 33 Emergency Care 13th edition Pediatric Emergencies

Chapter 33 Emergency Care 13th edition Pediatric Emergencies with certified answers Adolescent - child from 13 to 18 years of age. Fontanelles - soft spots on an infant's scalp formed by the joining of not-yet-fused bones of the skull. Pediatric - of or pertaining to a patient who has yet to reach puberty. What to look for if child is uncomfortable with parents - Be alert for possible signs of abuse Infant - child between birth and 1 year of age. Neonate - infant between birth and approximately 3 months Preschooler - child from 3 to 5 years of age. School-aged - child from 6 to 12 years of age. Intercostal Retractions - pulling in of the skin and soft tissue between the ribs during labored breathing. Anatomical difference of pediatric in the tongue - Tongue is proportionally larger Anatomical difference of pediatric in the airway? - Smaller airway structures Anatomical difference of pediatric in the face - Flat nose and face, possible absence of teeth Anatomical difference of pediatric in the head - Head heavier and larger relative to body. Anatomical difference of pediatric in the skull - Fontanelle and open structures palpable on top of young infants head Anatomical difference of pediatric in the neck - Shorter necks, weaker neck muscles Anatomical difference of pediatric in the respiratory rate - Faster respiratory rate