PALS AHA Correct Questions & Answers!!

Croup treatment (upper airway) - ANSWER Nebulized epi Corticosteroids Anaphylaxis treatment (upper airway) - ANSWER IM epi (auto injector) Albuterol Antihistamines Corticosteroids Bronchiolitis treatment (lower airway) - ANSWER Nasal suctioning Bronchodilator trial Asthma treatment (lower airway) - ANSWER Albuterol +/- ipratropium Corticosteroids SC epi Mg Sulfate Terbutaline HR for SVT in: - ANSWER - Infant: 220 bpm+ - Kids: 180+ Situations that may cause pedi pts go into VTach? - ANSWER - Near drowning - TCA OD - Underlying heart disease - Prolonged QT Normal HR for newborn to 3 mo: - ANSWER 85-205 bpm Normal HR for 3 mo to 2 years: - ANSWER 100-190 bpm Normal HR for 2-10 yo: - ANSWER 60-140 bpm Normal HR for 10 yo: - ANSWER 60-100 bpm Signs of compensated shock - ANSWER a. Tachycardia b. Increased RR c. Altered mental status d. Change in pulses