SAQ 1617 – Paediatric drowning after return of circulation

A two-year-old boy is expected after being found unconscious at the bottom of a swimming pool. He was in cardiorespiratory arrest when ambulance arrived, and initial resuscitation has achieved return of circulation.

His parents arrive shortly after the ambulance.

List four complications you will prepare to manage in the ED, and the management for each.

(Marked out of 8.0)

/ 8

List three benefits of parental presence during ongoing resuscitation.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 11

Percentage: 0%