Shock in a Pediatric Patient : An electrical diagnosis
Created June 2007
Contact Information
Developed by: Unknown
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
A 7 year old boy is brought into the resuscitation room by the triage nurse who is concerned about his appearance.
He has been brought in to hospital by ambulance, with caregiver, and appears quiet and motionless on the stretcher.
Paramedics have applied cardiac monitors and oxygen by simple face mask. The patient has no IV access.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
Emergency Dept
Educational Goals:
- Discuss differential dx of shock – including early recognition and early management.
- Identify clinical and radiographic features of cardiac tamponade (CT) – and discuss potential complications of intubating a patient with CT.
- Demonstrate teamwork and communication during resuscitation
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Extra Information
Additional Details:
Skills: pediatric intubation, pediatric needle pericardiocentesis
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