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An inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
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Emergency MR
McGraw-Hill Emergency Medical Responder 2nd Edition Ch37
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cardiopulmonary failure | A combination of the result of inadeguate oxygenation, inadequate ventilation, and poor perfusion. |
| An inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. | Meningitis |
| Status epilepticus | Recurring seizures without an intervening period of consciousness. |
| The period after a seizure. | Postictal phase |
| The sudden and unexpected death of an infant that remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history. | Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) |
| 70+(2X child's age in years)=systolic blood pressure | Formula used to determine the lower limit of a normal systolic blood pressure in a child 1 to 10 years. |
| A newborn (birth to 1 month) has a normal heart rate of | 120 to 160 beats per minute |
| An infant (1 to 12 months) has a normal heart rate of | 80 to 140 beats per minute |
| A toddler (1 to 3 years) has a normal heart rate of | 80 to 130 beats per minute |
| A preschooler (3 to 5 years) has a normal heart rate of | 80 to 120 beats per minute |
| A school-age child (6 to 12 years) has a normal heart rate of | 70 to 110 beats per minute |
| An adolescent (13 to 18 years) has a normal heart rate of | 60 to 100 beats per minute |
| A term neonate (0 to 28 days) has a Lower limit of normal systolic blood pressure of | 60 mm Hg or strong central pulse |
| An infant (1 to 12 months) has a Lower limit of normal systolic blood pressure of | 70 mm Hg or strong central pulse |
| A child or adolescent (1 to 10 years) has a Lower limit of normal systolic blood pressure of | 70 + (2X age in years) |
| A child or adolescent (10 years or older) has a Lower limit of normal systolic blood pressure of | 90 mm Hg |
| Occiput | Back of child's head. |
| Small diamond shaped openings on both the top and the back of the head of an infant. | Fontanels (soft spots) |
| Normal respiratory rate for a Newborn (birth to 1 month) | 30 to 50 breaths per minute |
| Normal respiratory rate for an infant (1 to 12 months) | 20 to 40 breaths per minute |
| Normal respiratory rate for a toddler (1 to 3 years). | 20 to 30 breaths per minute |
| Normal respiratory rate for a preschooler (3 to 5 years). | 20 to 30 breaths per minute |
| Normal respiratory rate for a school-age child (6 to 12 years). | 16 to 30 breaths per minute |
| Normal respiratory rate for an adolescent (13 to 18 years). | 12 to 20 breaths per minute |
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