SAQ 1590 – Paediatric arrest with parental presence

Marked out of 10.00

A 12-month-old boy is brought to the ED by his father after 2 days of fever and reduced oral intake. On arrival he is blue and unresponsive and is moved rapidly to the resuscitation bay.

His vital signs are GCS 3, HR 50/min, BP not recordable, and no respiratory effort.

State six specific components of your initial management.

(Marked out of 6.0)


/ 6

State two potential benefits of parental presence during resuscitation.

(Marked out of 2.0)


/ 2

State two potential disadvantages of parental presence during resuscitation.

(Marked out of 2.0)


/ 2

Total Score: 0 / 10

Percentage: 0%