2024 ATLS Module 10 - Pediatric Trauma Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers

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1. Leading cause of death in adolescents Answer: road trauma 2. Leading cause of unsuccessful resuscitation in peds patients with severetrauma are: Answer: -failure to secure a compromised airway... -failure to support breathing -failure to recognize and respond to intra-abdominal and intracranial hemorrhage 3. 2 ways to estimate a childs weight Answer: broselow tape using formula (2x age in years) +10= wt in kg 4. Mean normal systolic BP in kids Answer: 90 + (age x 2) 5. Most common problems in peds trauma Answer: apnea, hypoventilation, hypoxia aremuch more likely than hypovolemia and hypotension. Treatment of the airway is extremely important 6. AIRWAY considerationsin peds Answer: large head leadsto come passive flexion whenlaying supine- place 1 inch foam or blanket under patient from the shoulder's downto get the face and airway parallel to bed. Soft tissues of oropharynx is large. vocal cords are frequently difficult to visualize. infants trachea is short which can make intubation harder [Show More]

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