Pediatric triage

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I am a nursing student working on my BSN. I currently work in a hospice as an RN. I am working on a pediatric case study and I have a couple of questions. The studey is about an eight year old boy that was hit by a car at 40mph. he has head and facial trauma. No obvious fractures. Awake and confused. GCS is 9 breathing sonorous and slow all vss. he is at an rural hospital not designated as a pediatric trauma center. I have completed the focused assessment. My instructor is asking for 8 specific questions to ask the patient. The patient is confused though, it seems as if I would ask parents and the EMS team questions. I cannot find 8 questions anywhere. Are there 8 specific questions for pediatric triage of a head injury?:o

Specializes in HEMS 6 years.

Absolutely... "taken within context" . Plus, even with adults, the GCS is not always a reliable index.

However, within the context of the presented scenario, this kid gets a tube.

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Specializes in Peds ED, Peds Stem Cell Transplant, Peds.
Absolutely... "taken within context" . Plus, even with adults, the GCS is not always a reliable index.

However, within the context of the presented scenario, this kid gets a tube.

Exactly!!!!

Not only that a good sternal rub will get eyes opened and often a scream:chuckle

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