use a wedge to the left lateral position,
pillow under right hip
uterine displacement and CPR is higher
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child resus, what is the most common cause
hypoxia
12 of 18
What is the difference in resus with children
5 inflation breaths
15:2
adjust shocks 4j/Kg and adrenaline for age
early extrication
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what are the four H's
Hypoxia - fixed by oxygen
Hypovolaemia - blood loss - IV fluids
hypo/hyperkalaemia - pts with a history of DKA, or have existing disorders, check BM
hypo/hyperthermia - environment
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what are the four T's
Toxins - ingested a toxin - any sign of toxins
Tension Pneumothorax - chest decompression
Thrombosis - if this is suspected transfer quickly
Cardiac tamponade - time critical trasnfer
Severe hyperkalaemia
Sodium-channel blocker toxicity
agonal rhythm
ACUTE MI pump failure
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neonatal resus algorithm
dry baby - start clock and note time
assess tone, breathing and heart rate
- if gasping/no breathing open airway (pad under shoulders)
give 5 inflation breathes
reassess
2 person air way control
repeat 5 inflation breaths
look for chest movement
if heart
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
what is in the primary survey
Back
Airways, breathing and circulation
Card 3
Front
What sequence do you follow after doing ABC in a cardiac arrest
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