To perform the jaw-thrust maneuver, the rescuer kneels above the patient's head with fingers behind the angles of the lower jaw. Inline stabilization of the cervical spine is used to ensure no further damage occurs until a cervical collar can be applied. The jaw-thrust maneuver is the appropriate method of opening the airway in a patient with suspected cervical spinal trauma. School-age child (6-12 yr) 18-30, 70-120, > 80Īdolescent (post-puberty) 12-16, 60-100, > 90Ĭorrect answer: Apply an oropharyngeal airway after opening the airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver while maintaining inline cervical spine stabilization. Rapid respiratory rate of >60 breath/min (any age) or 60 Bradycardia indicates critical hypoxia or ischemia.
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Serial assessments showing a trend over time may be more accurate and more useful. Normal values vary with age, and more important than identifying ""normal"" signs in a pediatric patient is to be aware of indications of respiratory distress/failure and circulatory shock. Vital signs in children need to be carefully interpreted within the overall history, context of appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin (the Pediatric Assessment Triangle) and the entire physical assessment. Correct answer: Respirations 20 breaths per minute, heart rate 98 beats per minute, BP 106/78 mmHg.
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