Lecture Mosby's paramedic textbook (4th ed) - Chapter 48: Pediatrics

9/11/2012 1 Chapter 48 Pediatrics 2 Learning Objectives • Identify the role of the Emergency Medical Services for Children program. • Identify age‐related illnesses and injuries in pediatric patients. • Outline the general principles of assessment and management of the pediatric patient. 3 Copyright © 2013 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company 1 9/11/2012 Learning Objectives • Identify modifications in patient assessment techniques that assist in the examination of patients at different developmental levels. • Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and management of selected pediatric respiratory emergencies. 4 Learning Objectives • Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and management of shock in the pediatric patient. • Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and management of selected pediatric dysrhythmias. • Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and management of pediatric seizures. 5 Learning Objectives • Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and management of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in the pediatric patient. • Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and management of infectious pediatric emergencies. 6 Copyright © 2013 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company 2 9/11/2012 Learning Objectives • Identify common causes of poisoning and toxic exposure in the pediatric patient. • Describe special considerations for assessment and management of specific injuries in children. 7 Learning Objectives • Outline the pathophysiology and management of sudden infant death syndrome. • Describe the risk factors, key signs and symptoms, and management of injuries or illness resulting from child abuse and neglect. • Identify prehospital considerations for the care of infants and children with special needs. 8 Paramedic’s Role in Caring for Pediatric Patients • Prehospital care and interfacility transfer • Reduce mortality and morbidity for children • Participate in school, community, and parent education programs 9 Copyright © 2013 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company 3 9/11/2012 Paramedic’s Role in Caring for Pediatric Patients • Provide documentation for – Prehospital trauma registries – Epidemiological research – Surveillance 10 Paramedic’s Role in Caring for Pediatric Patients • Improvement of knowledge and clinical skills is important – Continuing education programs include • Neonatal Resuscitation Program • Neonatal Advanced Life Support • Pediatric International Trauma Life Support • Pediatric Advanced Life Support • Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals • Prehospital Pediatric Care • Teaching Resource for Instructors of Prehospital Pediatrics 11 Paramedic’s Role in Caring for Pediatric Patients • Other ways to enhance continuing education and clinical skills – Read textbooks and journals – Internet study – Attend regional conferences and seminars – Working or volunteering at pediatric emergency departments, pediatric hospitals, or a pediatrician’s office 12 Copyright © 2013 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company 4 9/11/2012 EMS for Children • 1985: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMS‐C) Demonstration Program established through grants provided by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the U.S. DHHS and by the NHTSA, a division of the U.S. DOT • Designed to enhance and expand EMS for acutely ill and injured children 13 EMS for Children • Defined 12 basic components of an effective EMS‐C system – System approach – Education – Data collection – Quality improvement – Injury prevention – Access – Prehospital care – Emergency care – Definitive care – Rehabilitation – Finance – Continual health care from birth to young adulthood 14 Are you familiar with any Emergency Medical Services for Children injury prevention programs in your area? 15 Copyright © 2013 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company 5 ... - tailieumienphi.vn