1. Management of Surgical Emergencies Part 1 : Critical Care
Paediatric Resuscitation: Special aspects
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2. To understand differences
Introduction lecture 2003
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Aims
To understand differences
in paediatric
resuscitation
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4. Children are different
P P P P
Physical
Physiology
Psychology
Pathology
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5. Physical differences Weight Weight (kg) = 2 (age in years + 4)
between 1 and 12 years
Size
tracheal tube diameter(mm)= (age in years /4) + 4
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6. Shape : Different anatomy
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7. Body surface area changes
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8. Physiology differences
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Physiology differences
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Immune
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9. Psychology differences
C C C
Communication
Co- operation
Companions
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10. Pathology differences Causes of Arrest: 4H and 4T
Hypoxia
Hypovolaemia
Hypokalemia
Hypothermia
Tension
Tamponade
Toxins
Thromboembolism
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12. Choking child: treatment
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13. Any Questions? ?
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14. SUMMARY Children are different: Physical size and shape Physiology
Psychology
Pathology
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15. Prompt, simple actions save lives and prevent complications.
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Prompt, simple actions save lives and prevent complications.
A systematic approach maximises success.
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16. THANK YOU Introduction lecture 2003 03/01/2019
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