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Hamilton CME. Pediatric Case Presentation Spring 2008. Case Intro. 8 y.o. SOB Visiting family farm Playing with cousins Unknown mechanism. Case Intro. Severe dyspnea Head-bobbing Tired / lethargic. Differential Diagnoses?. Primary Assessment. “can’t breathe” Tachypneic WOB
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Hamilton CME Pediatric Case Presentation Spring 2008
Case Intro • 8 y.o. SOB • Visiting family farm • Playing with cousins • Unknown mechanism
Case Intro • Severe dyspnea • Head-bobbing • Tired / lethargic
Primary Assessment • “can’t breathe” • Tachypneic • WOB • Very little AE
Primary Assessment • Weak, thready carotid pulse • Pale ++, dry skin ++ • Eyes open to voice • Confused • Obeys commands
Focused History • Playing “hide & seek” • Found SOB ++ • MDI medications = no relief • Asthmatic history
Focused Examination • AE • Accessory muscle use • Retractions • Paradoxical breathing
PCP Airway Breathing Circulation Drugs Extra Care ACP Airway Breathing Circulation Drugs Extra Care Treatment Options
References • Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide - 6th Ed • PEDIATRIC ASTHMA AND BRONCHIOLITIS - Maybelle Kou, Thom Mayer