Maine:Prehospital protocol pediatric respiratory distress: Difference between revisions

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*If adequate ventilation, let child assume position of comfort
*If adequate ventilation, let child assume position of comfort
*O2 - allow patient or parent to assist in administration
*O2 - allow patient or parent to assist in administration
==Signs of respiratory failure?==
==Yes==


==Evidence of Stridor?==
==Evidence of Stridor?==

Revision as of 18:28, 25 October 2015

Perform general assessment

  • If adequate ventilation, let child assume position of comfort
  • O2 - allow patient or parent to assist in administration

Signs of respiratory failure?

Yes

Evidence of Stridor?

Yes

Wheezing

Age < 2 years old?

Yes

No