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Erythema - Reddened area cause by increased amounts of oxygenated blood in dermal vasculature Ecchymoses - Bruises Localized red or purple discolouration caused by extravasation of blood into dermis and subQ tissues Petechiae - Pinpoint, tiny circumscribed spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis Contact Dermatitis - Inflammatory reaction of skin to natural/synthetic substances that evoke a hypersensitivity response or direct irritation. Sharp delineation between inflamed and ...

Choking (ARM) - Assess: gagging, hoarse, no sound, ineffective cough, stridor, cyanosis, LoC, asymptomatic Red flags: gagging, wheezing, coughing, vomiting Manage: • Recognition of obstruction • Back blows or chest thrust for infants • Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manouvre) in children • Recovery position after removal • CPR if required and call emerge services Preterm infants-normal resp range - 40-70rpm Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)-ARM - Assess: increased RR and HR, ...

Erythema - ANSWER Reddened area cause by increased amounts of oxygenated blood in dermal vasculature Ecchymoses - ANSWER Bruises Localized red or purple discolouration caused by extravasation of blood into dermis and subQ tissues Petechiae - ANSWER Pinpoint, tiny circumscribed spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis Contact Dermatitis - ANSWER Inflammatory reaction of skin to natural/synthetic substances that evoke a hypersensitivity response or direct irritation. Sharp delineat...

Choking (ARM) - ANSWER Assess: gagging, hoarse, no sound, ineffective cough, stridor, cyanosis, LoC, asymptomatic Red flags: gagging, wheezing, coughing, vomiting Manage: • Recognition of obstruction • Back blows or chest thrust for infants • Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manouvre) in children • Recovery position after removal • CPR if required and call emerge services Preterm infants-normal resp range - ANSWER 40-70rpm

Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis (BSDT) - B: URTI, Strep throat, Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) Risks: rheumatic fvr, acute glomerulonephritis 80-90% are viral SS: sore throat, redness, hoarseness Dx: Throat culture to confirm Tx: 10d PO penicillin, IM benzathine penicillin G, PO erythromycin Nasopharyngitis (BSDT) - B: URTI, "Common Cold" caused by numerous viruses SS: Fever varies with age of child Dx: Tx: Home management varies Prevention is key In...

Why is respiratory assessment a critical skill for paediatric nurses? - 1.Its where they have more issues and are most vulnerable In what ways are children's airways more vulnerable to compromise than adult airways? Why are children more likely to have breathing issues compared to adults? - pediatric Airways are smaller and easier to collapse How do you assess airways for patency? What would you assess when an airway is partially vs. completely obstructed? - .Patency? When we look at pate...