At the completion of this course session, the student will be able to:
Discuss the common causes of shock in infants and children. (C-1)
Evaluate the severity of shock in infants and children. (C-3)
Describe the epidemiology, including the incidence, morbidity/mortality, risk factors and prevention strategies for shock in infants and children. (C-1)
Discuss the pathophysiology of shock in infants and children. (C-1)
Discuss the assessment findings associated with shock in infants and children. (C-1)
Discuss the management/treatment plan for shock in infants and children. (C-1)
Discuss basic cardiac life support (CPR) guidelines for infants and children. (C-1)
Identify appropriate parameters for performing infant and child CPR. (C-1)
Discuss age appropriate vascular access sites for infants and children. (C-1)
Discuss the appropriate equipment for vascular access in infants and children. (C-1)
Identify complications of vascular access for infants and children. (C-1)
Discuss anatomical features of children that predispose or protect them from certain injuries. (C-1)
Discuss fluid management and shock treatment for infant and child trauma patients. (C-1)
Demonstrate the ability to provide reassurance, empathy and compassion for the parent/guardian. (A-1)
Demonstrate appropriate technique for measuring pediatric vital signs. (P-2)
Demonstrate appropriate technique for insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters for infants and children. (P-2)
Demonstrate appropriate parent/caregiver interviewing techniques for infant and child death situations. (P-2)
Demonstrate proper infant and child CPR. (P-2)
State the reading and homework assignments for the next class session.