Pediatric Emergency Medicine Secrets by Steven M. Selbst MD FAAP FACEP

By Steven M. Selbst MD FAAP FACEP

Access concise, but entire medical information on pediatric emergency care with Pediatric Emergency medication Secrets, a bestselling quantity within the renowned Secrets Series®. perfect for fast assessment or examination prep, this up-to-date clinical reference booklet is an essential pocket consultant masking universal and strange pediatric conditions; the simple secrets and techniques type makes it a valuable addition in your library!

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Barber CA, Wyckoff MH: Use and efficacy of endotracheal versus intravenous epinephrine during neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the delivery room. Pediatrics 2006;118:1028-1034. 19. Where is the best site to obtain intravenous access? The easiest and most direct access is the umbilical cord. Any medication, as well as volume expanders, can be given through the umbilical vein. Note that it is not recommended to administer resuscitative drugs via the umbilical artery. Peripheral veins in the extremities and Term gestation?

Initiate resuscitation with air or blended oxygen and titrate with the goal of an oxygen saturation in the interquartile range of preductal saturation percentages shown in Table 2-3. Kattwinkel J, Perlman JM, Aziz K, et al: Part 15: Neonatal resuscitation: 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation 2010;122(18 Suppl 3):S909-S919. Rabi Y, Rabi D, Yee W: Room air resuscitation of the depressed newborn: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Volume expanders such as crystalloids (normal saline or Ringer’s lactate) and colloids (blood) are indicated for signs of hypovolemia. Signs of hypovolemia in the neonate include pallor, weak pulses, and poor response to resuscitative efforts. The dose for volume expanders is 10 mL/kg, with reassessment after each dose. Isotonic crystalloids are the first choice among volume expanders. Red blood cells (O negative) are indicated in situations of large blood loss. Aronson PL, Alessandrini EA: Neonatal resuscitation.

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