pediatric Exam 1

Newborn (Birth - 30 days)

HR: 80-180

RR: 30-55

Systolic BP: 60-70

Infant (1-12 mo)

HR: 80-150

RR: 25-40

Systolic BP: 70-100

Toddler (1-3 yrs)

HR: 80-140

RR: 20-30

Systolic BP: 80-110

Preschooler (3-6 yrs)

HR: 70-120

RR: 18-27

Systolic BP: 80-110

School-age (6-12 yrs)

HR: 70-110

RR: 14-22

Systolic BP: 80-120

Adolescents (13-18 yrs)

HR: 60-110

RR: 14-22

Systolic BP: 110-120

Antibiotics

Check for antibiotic allergies

Anticholinergics

Teach parents & child that it is used to dilate bronchi & ease respiratory effort

Antihistamine

Teach parent & child it may cause drowsiness & dry mouth

Beta-adrenergic agonist

Monitor for nervousness, jitteriness, & tachycardia

Corticosteroids

Teach child to rinse mouth with water after inhalation

Cough suppressants

Use only with a nonproductive cough in absence of wheezing

Decongestants

Do not administer to children < 6yrs & give with caution for children 6-12yrs

Expectorants

Encourage fluid intake & monitor breath sounds

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

administer in evenings

Mast cell stabilizers

Teach parents & child it is used to prevent release of histamine to decrease frequency & intensity of allergic reactions

Racemic epinephrine

used to treat croup - monitor for work of breathing & breath sounds

Respiratory Stimulants

Monitor drug levels for signs of toxicity