Optimal Bed Capacity in Pediatric Intensive Care Units

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What is the ideal number of beds in a PICU for a paediatric ward with up to 25 total beds?

  • Less than 4 beds
  • 6 to 8 beds (correct)
  • More than 16 beds
  • 12 beds

What is the recommended patient area in an open PICU according to the text?

  • 200 to 250 sq.ft.
  • 150 to 200 sq.ft. (correct)
  • More than 250 sq.ft.
  • 100 to 150 sq.ft.

What should be the minimum area of a cubicle in a PICU for two beds?

  • More than 250 square feet
  • 200 to 250 square feet (correct)
  • 100 to 150 square feet
  • 150 to 200 square feet

How much area should an isolation room in a PICU have according to the guidelines?

<p>200 to 250 sq.ft. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for walls, ceilings, and floors in a PICU to be smooth and non-porous?

<p>To prevent dust accumulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature is considered necessary on all beds in a PICU for emergency airway management?

<p>Easy access to head end of the patient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of triage in the management of a sick child admitted to a hospital?

<p>To define urgency of care and treatment priorities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an emergency sign in pediatric triage based on the F-IMNCI module?

<p>Bleeding from any site (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What temperature range is classified as hypothermia in pediatric triage?

<p>36.4ºC - 35.5ºC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a priority sign for a tiny neonate in pediatric triage?

<p>Cold stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an emergency situation, which of the following is classified under non-urgent cases in pediatric triage?

<p>Jaundice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many shifts do doctors work in Safdarjung pediatric emergency Hall 2?

<p>2 shifts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main challenges currently faced in the Indian context regarding Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs)?

<p>Lack of appropriate guidelines for PICU design and staffing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the initiative to develop guidelines for Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) in India?

<p>Indian Society for Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Unit Design, why is it suggested that the Paediatric Unit should be located near the emergency department?

<p>For easy access to diagnostic services like laboratory and radiology departments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended size for a Paediatric Unit according to the guidelines mentioned?

<p>Six to ten beds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization played a significant role in developing specific guidelines for Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs)?

<p>Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a Paediatric Unit to be a separate unit from Neonatal and Adult ICUs?

<p>To ensure specialized care for infants and children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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