Universal Patient Care — Pediatric Algorithm

What is done if a pediatric scene is not safe?

Call for help and additional resources.

What do crews do until an unsafe pediatric scene is safe?

Stage.

What equipment is brought to the pediatric patient?

All necessary equipment.

What demeanor is required in pediatric universal care?

Professionalism and courtesy.

What protective equipment is used in pediatric universal care?

Appropriate PPE.

What procedure is used for initial pediatric assessment?

Pediatric Assessment Procedure.

What tape is used in pediatric universal care?

Broselow-Luten pediatric tape.

What maneuvers are part of the pediatric initial assessment?

BLS maneuvers.

When is oxygen initiated in pediatric initial assessment?

If indicated, with an appropriate device.

When are airborne or droplet precautions considered in pediatric universal care?

If indicated.

What is evaluated first for a pediatric trauma patient?

Mechanism of Injury (MOI).

When is the Spinal Precautions protocol considered in pediatric trauma?

If indicated.

What assessment is done for a pediatric trauma patient with significant MOI?

Primary and secondary trauma assessment.

What is obtained for a pediatric trauma patient?

Vital signs and SAMPLE.

What trauma assessment is done if time allows?

Focused assessment on the specific injury.

What assessment is done for an unresponsive pediatric medical patient?

Primary and secondary assessment.

Where is HPI obtained for an unresponsive pediatric medical patient?

From available sources and scene survey.

What is obtained first for a responsive pediatric medical patient?

Chief complaint and SAMPLE.

What assessment is done for a responsive pediatric medical patient?

Focused assessment on the specific complaint.

What oral assessment is done in pediatric universal care?

Assess dental status.

Where do you go after the initial pediatric assessment?

Exit to the appropriate protocol.

When is the pediatric assessment repeated?

While preparing for transport.

What continues after the initial pediatric assessment?

On-going assessment.

What is repeated during pediatric ongoing assessment?

Vital signs.

What is evaluated during pediatric ongoing assessment?

Interventions and procedures.

What patient details are included in pediatric hand-off?

Patient information.

What belongings are included in pediatric hand-off?

Personal property.

What treatment details are included in pediatric hand-off?

Summary of care.

What outcome details are included in pediatric hand-off?

Response to care.

What follows ongoing assessment in pediatric universal care?

Transport.