9 The child in shock

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Chapter Hypovolaemic: Haemorrhage 13 Gastroenteritis, stomal losses 9 Intussusception, volvulus 9 Burns 18 Peritonitis Distributive: Septicaemia 9 Anaphylaxis 9 Vasodilating drugs Spinal cord injury 17 Cardiogenic: Arrhythmias 10 Cardiomyopathy 10…

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2 Why treat children differently?

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Key differences to consider in children Weight Anatomical – size and shape Physiological – cardiovascular, respiratory and immune function Psychological – intellectual ability and emotional response 2.2 WEIGHT The most rapid…

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1 Introduction

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The infant mortality rate is defined as the number of deaths of children under 1 year of age in one calendar year per 1000 live births in the same calendar…

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