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Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Differences Between Pediatric ... Adult Airways Pediatric ... • Narrowest portion ... proportionally larger • Neck ... Differences #Anatomical #CriticalCare
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck ... reflex" because the position ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
the extension position ... First the neck extension ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
Positive Babinski ... extensor response is normal ... Reflex #Upgoing #Positive ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Clinical #Video
The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
child in the prone position ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
compressing lips - Dermal ... pressure to nostril Neck ... lower back and neck ... hyper-extended - Front of neck ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare
ECMO circuit chatter - rhythmic pulsations in the drainage catheter/tubing leading to the pump
CHATTER occurs when
PTX (CXR) - reposition ... may be required Nick ... chatter #clinical #video ... #criticalcare #
Ventral Suspension Position on Newborn Physical Exam 
The baby is placed in the prone position, suspended
Ventral Suspension Position ... The baby’s head position ... assess a baby’s neck ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Airway Compromise - Position ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... cord injury #Pediatrics
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
OPA, Suction, Video ... /INDUCTION o Position ... 30 degrees - Nick ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare