Pediatric Shock
What is the normal respiratory rate per minute for a toddler?
20-30
The normal systolic blood pressure for an infant is typically greater than _____ mmHg.
60
What is the normal pulse rate per minute for a 16 year old?
60-100
The seizing child with shock should be treated with which class of medication?
Benzodoiazepines
An overdose of what drug causes distributive shock from vasodilation?
Calcium channel blocker
In the mnemonic TICLS, what does "C" stand for?
Consolability
What is the main congenital cause of obstructive shock in children?
Heart disease
On the AVPU scale, a child that is alert to painful stimuli, would be graded with what letter?
P
In the mnemonic TICLS, what does "T" stand for?
Tone
What is the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. greater than 1 year old?
Trauma
