2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Pediatric Seizure Pediatric Seizure

Consider trauma protocols and spine protection if seizure cause is unknown

Universal Pediatric Assessment

Protect from injury, left lateral recumbent if able

Appropriate Protocol

Cardiac Monitor

Appropriate Protocol

Patient Temperature

Pediatric IV/IO

Appropriate Protocol

Check BGL

Pediatric Airway Protocol If seizure cause is unknown

Active seizure?

Yes

No

Versed IM 5mg if >40kg (88 lbs) 2.5mg if 13-40kg (28.6-88 lbs) 0.1mg/kg <13kg (28.6 lbs) Maximum 2.5mg if <13kg Give Versed IM regardless of IV presence

Evidence of shock/trauma?

Appropriate Protocol

90

EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended