A first-time mother has called 911 because her 5-day-old son is “acting sick.” Your assessment reveals a lethargic infant with a patent airway, adequate respirations, and a pulse rate of 100 beats per minute. His skin is cold to the touch and mottled. The mother reports she was giving the child a bath just prior to calling EMS. You suspect:
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A 24-year-old pregnant woman is actively seizing. Her partne…
A 24-year-old pregnant woman is actively seizing. Her partner reports that she complained of abdominal pain approximately 10 minutes ago, and then began seizing. He reports that the seizure activity has been consistent for the past 10 minutes, and that she has no significant medical history. You should:
You are called to a residence for an unresponsive patient. T…
You are called to a residence for an unresponsive patient. The patient, an 86-year-old man, has reportedly been depressed recently. An empty bottle of Inderal is next to the patient, who is bradycardic and hypotensive. To best care for this patient, you should:
What is the appropriate sequence of care for a newborn follo…
What is the appropriate sequence of care for a newborn following a normal delivery?
The pediatric dose for lidocaine in cardiac arrest is:
The pediatric dose for lidocaine in cardiac arrest is:
Procainamide is given to a pediatric patient at a dose of:
Procainamide is given to a pediatric patient at a dose of:
What is maximum total amiodarone dose that can be given in p…
What is maximum total amiodarone dose that can be given in pediatric arrest
What drug is recommended to be given first for stable, sympt…
What drug is recommended to be given first for stable, symptomatic SVT in a pediatric patient
You are caring for a 42-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregn…
You are caring for a 42-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant with twins. She is complaining of a severe headache and blurred vision, and lives in a rural area approximately 30 miles from the nearest ED. Your physical exam reveals significant peripheral edema and the following vital signs: heart rate 98, blood pressure 156/98 mmHg, respirations 18. The patient states she has a history of hypertension, but has not taken her prescribed medications because “they aren’t safe for the babies.” Appropriate treatment for this patient includes:
Which rhythm would epinephrine be contraindicated for in a p…
Which rhythm would epinephrine be contraindicated for in a pediatric patient?