Maine:Prehospital protocol pediatric respiratory distress: Difference between revisions

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==Signs of respiratory failure?==
==Signs of respiratory failure?==
===Yes===
===[[Maine:Prehospital protocol pediatric respiratory failure|Yes]]===


==Evidence of Stridor?==
==Evidence of Stridor?==
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===[[Maine:Prehospital protocol pediatric wheezing (less than 2yo) |Yes]]===
===[[Maine:Prehospital protocol pediatric wheezing (less than 2yo) |Yes]]===
===[[Maine:Prehospital protocol pediatric wheezing (2 yo & greater)|No]]===
===[[Maine:Prehospital protocol pediatric wheezing (2 yo & greater)|No]]===
==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:36, 22 March 2026

Perform general assessment

  • If adequate ventilation, let child assume position of comfort
  • O2 - allow patient or parent to assist in administration

Signs of respiratory failure?

Yes

Evidence of Stridor?

Yes

Wheezing

Age < 2 years old?

Yes

No

References