2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Pediatric Vomiting Pediatric Vomiting

Universal Pediatric Assessment

Have suction ready

Clinical Considerations Possible etiologies:  Fever  Ear or other infections  Viruses Monitor for:  Dehydration

Tachycardia?

Yes

Cardiac Monitor

No

Pediatric IV/IO

Appropriate Protocol

Check BGL

Fluid Bolus 20mL/kg

Consider:  Transport time >10min?  Persistent vomiting with longer transport time?  Airway in jeopardy?

Zofran 1 month to 12 years old <30kg/66lbs: 0.1mg/kg IV/IO x 1 or ½ ODT >30kg/66lbs: 4mg IV/IO/ODT Maximum 4mg

79

EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended