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What is the appropriate action when a pediatric patient scores 8 on the assessment scale?
What is the appropriate action when a pediatric patient scores 8 on the assessment scale?
Which symptom indicates decerebrate posturing in a pediatric patient?
Which symptom indicates decerebrate posturing in a pediatric patient?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased intracranial pressure?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased intracranial pressure?
What change in vital signs is expected in a pediatric patient who is experiencing increased intracranial pressure?
What change in vital signs is expected in a pediatric patient who is experiencing increased intracranial pressure?
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Which eye maneuver result indicates potential damage to the midbrain or pons?
Which eye maneuver result indicates potential damage to the midbrain or pons?
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Study Notes
Pediatric GCS Score
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Score of 8 or higher for intubation
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If patient looks straight during dolls/eye maneuver, midbrain or pons damage is possible
Decorticate/Decerebrate Posturing
- Decorticate: extremities flexed (better to have) indicating potential cerebro cortex damage
- Decerebrate: extremities extended/pronated (worse to have) indicating brain stem damage (essential functions)
Intracranial Pressure Causes
- Head trauma
- Birth trauma
- Hydrocephalus
- Infection
- Brain tumors
Vital Signs
- Signs (s/s) of increase blood pressure (BP), pulse, and respiratory rate (RR).
- Mannitol is a good medication to give
- Early vs late signs (of III) are important
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Description
Test your understanding of the Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), posturing types, and their implications for brain damage. Learn about signs of increased intracranial pressure and vital signs in pediatric patients. This quiz encompasses vital concepts critical for pediatric care and neurology.
