EMERGENCY TRAUMA CARE REVIEW PAPER
ANSWERS COMPLETE LEARNING PACK
◉ Indications for hyperventilation
Answer: Cushing's triad, posturing, sudden decrease in GCS
◉ Normal Fluid replacement
Answer: 20ml/kg
◉ What to do if Mom is nonsalvagable (death during CPR)?
Answer: continue cpr to preserve the neonate
◉ Significant changes in pregnant women occurs with how much
blood loss?
Answer: 30-35%
◉ Two things to do with ped with a head injury?
Answer: Oxygenate
Ventilate
, ◉ BP when shock is at its worst?
Answer: <50 mmHg
◉ Minimum Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP)
Answer: 50 mmHg
◉ Hyperventilation rates for adult, child and infant?
Answer: adult 20
child 25
infant 30
◉ Preferred airway technique for pediatric?
Answer: BVM
Endotrachial tube is elective
◉ Best way to determine pediatric ET size and other interventions?
Answer: Always use Braslow tape
◉ Pediatric blood volume
Answer: 80-90 mL/kg
◉ Pediatric fluid replacement