Pediatric Emergency Care

Child Emergency Management

• Get the child out of the water in case of drowning and perform CPR
• In case of head injury, control bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound and call for medical help

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Follow the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) procedure
• Administer CPR in cases of cardiopulmonary emergency, negative breathing, and pulse
• Use positive pressure and negative breaths for rescue breathing
• Use positive pressure and positive breaths for recovery position

Vital Signs

• Normal vital signs include RR (Respiratory Rate), BP (Blood Pressure), and PR (Pulse Rate)

Bleeding and Wound Management

• Control bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound
• In case of nose bleeding, instruct the child to lean forward and pinch the nose for 10 minutes

Burns Management

• Treat first-degree burns with cold water
• Treat second-degree burns by washing with cold water and avoiding pricking the blisters
• Treat third-degree burns by not removing clothes and taking the patient to the hospital

Crib Safety

• Lock the crib to prevent accidents
• Raise the siderails of the crib and remove sharp objects
• Place a pillow at the side of the crib and do not place small objects inside
• Place the crib away from windows, doors, and areas where falling debris could be a risk
• Place the crib in the center of the room or near the wall

Toddler Development

• Allowing toddlers to walk promotes mobilization, improves range of motion, and enhances physical/motor growth

Fever Management

• Manage child convulsions due to fever by putting the child in an air-conditioned room, taking the child's temperature, and applying a damp towel to the forehead

Fire Safety

• Vacate the child from the premises in case of a fire
• Use a fire extinguisher to control the fire and call the fire department

Nursing Care

• Provide TLC (Tender Loving Care) when attending to a client's personal needs
• Handle the client gently and give privacy
• Promote blood circulation, prevent pneumonia, and prevent bed sores through backrubs
• Dress a child considering the weather, age, comfortability, and preference
• Orient a patient with low vision to the physical set up, ensure there are no obstacles or sharp objects, and ensure the area is well-lit
• Move patients every 2 hours to prevent complications

Patient Management

• Measure tympanic temperature using an ear thermometer
• Manage a hysterical patient by calming them, listening to them, and helping them recall happy moments
• Manage patients with Alzheimer's by orienting them to the environment and supervising them
• Manage a patient with high blood pressure by providing rest and administering medication