Developmental Characteristics and Pediatric Assessment

Scenario #4
 
What is a good strategy to reduce crew anxiety when dealing with the critically ill  pediatric patient?
 
  •  Recognize it is human nature, but we still need to perform the necessary interventions and follow protocol, weather ALS, or BLS level
 
  •  If your service does not routinely treat sick children, train routinely to treat sick children
 
  •  Concentrate on skills that tend to degrade over time, such as assessment, airway management, and vascular access