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McGraw-Hill Emergency Medical Responder 2nd Edition Ch37

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Cardiopulmonary failure   A combination of the result of inadeguate oxygenation, inadequate ventilation, and poor perfusion.  
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An inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.   Meningitis  
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Status epilepticus   Recurring seizures without an intervening period of consciousness.  
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The period after a seizure.   Postictal phase  
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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)  
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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.  
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A newborn (birth to 1 month) has a normal heart rate of   120 to 160 beats per minute  
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An infant (1 to 12 months) has a normal heart rate of   80 to 140 beats per minute  
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A toddler (1 to 3 years) has a normal heart rate of   80 to 130 beats per minute  
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A preschooler (3 to 5 years) has a normal heart rate of   80 to 120 beats per minute  
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A school-age child (6 to 12 years) has a normal heart rate of   70 to 110 beats per minute  
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An adolescent (13 to 18 years) has a normal heart rate of   60 to 100 beats per minute  
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A term neonate (0 to 28 days) has a Lower limit of normal systolic blood pressure of   60 mm Hg or strong central pulse  
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An infant (1 to 12 months) has a Lower limit of normal systolic blood pressure of   70 mm Hg or strong central pulse  
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A child or adolescent (1 to 10 years) has a Lower limit of normal systolic blood pressure of   70 + (2X age in years)  
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A child or adolescent (10 years or older) has a Lower limit of normal systolic blood pressure of   90 mm Hg  
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Occiput   Back of child's head.  
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Small diamond shaped openings on both the top and the back of the head of an infant.   Fontanels (soft spots)  
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Normal respiratory rate for a Newborn (birth to 1 month)   30 to 50 breaths per minute  
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Normal respiratory rate for an infant (1 to 12 months)   20 to 40 breaths per minute  
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Normal respiratory rate for a toddler (1 to 3 years).   20 to 30 breaths per minute  
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Normal respiratory rate for a preschooler (3 to 5 years).   20 to 30 breaths per minute  
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Normal respiratory rate for a school-age child (6 to 12 years).   16 to 30 breaths per minute  
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Normal respiratory rate for an adolescent (13 to 18 years).   12 to 20 breaths per minute  
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