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Which of the following situations allows for the withholding of resuscitation in a child?
Which of the following situations allows for the withholding of resuscitation in a child?
When should resuscitation be considered according to established guidelines?
When should resuscitation be considered according to established guidelines?
What should you do if the patient has an unexpected death and is a twin?
What should you do if the patient has an unexpected death and is a twin?
If there is a delay in transporting the patient to the hospital, what action should be taken?
If there is a delay in transporting the patient to the hospital, what action should be taken?
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What action should be taken if safeguarding concerns arise during a suspected unexpected death?
What action should be taken if safeguarding concerns arise during a suspected unexpected death?
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What is the appropriate action if a major or mass incident is declared?
What is the appropriate action if a major or mass incident is declared?
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What indicates that resuscitation efforts may not be successful in a child?
What indicates that resuscitation efforts may not be successful in a child?
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Which of the following is a key guideline concerning transport to an emergency department?
Which of the following is a key guideline concerning transport to an emergency department?
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Study Notes
SUDICA
- SUDICA is a term for any death in patients under 18 years old.
- Resuscitation should be started unless:
- There are signs of death according to national guidelines.
- The death is expected and not part of the care plan.
- Resuscitation should begin if there is any doubt about the death.
- Resuscitation is likely not successful if the child is:
- Pulseless
- Apnoeic
- Centrally cold to the touch
- Has signs of rigor mortis and/or postmortem lividity/staining.
Important points
- If a sibling is a twin they should go to the hospital urgently.
- If there is a delay due to police treating the scene as a crime scene, contact the Emergency Operations Center.
- Transport the patient to an Emergency Department that accepts pediatrics with a priority call, indicating no active resuscitation.
- Do not travel on blue lights.
- Complete a DATIX if there is a delay in transporting the patient to the hospital.
- Contact Emergency Business Services (EBS) to complete FORM A for both expected and unexpected deaths.
- Contact EBS for any safeguarding concerns.
- If a major or mass incident is declared, normal procedures do not apply and the major incident plan should be followed.
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This quiz covers the essential guidelines for resuscitating pediatric patients, specifically addressing criteria for starting resuscitation and understanding the signs of death in children under 18. Learn important protocols regarding transportation to emergency departments and the steps to take in critical situations, including communication with relevant services.
