PEARS Pediatric Emergency
Stabilization
Which pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in
a child? - ANSWER-peripheral and central
What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an
unresponsive infant or child do? (in order) - ANSWER-1. verify
scene safety
2. check for responsiveness
3. shout for help
4. activate the emergency response system
Why may excessive ventilation during CPR be harmful? -
ANSWER-- it increases intrathoracic pressure
- it impedes venous return
If you cannot achieve effective ventilation (ie, the chest does not
rise), do the following: - ANSWER-- reposition/reopen the airway
(sniffing position)
- verify mask size and ensure a tight face-mask seal
- suction the airway if needed
- check the O2 source
- check the ventilation bag and mask
- treat gastric inflation (NG/OG)
- consider 2-person bag-mask ventilation and inserting an OPA
