Paediatric circulation, haemorrhage control, and burn management
| Equipment carried or procedure performed | Trusts (n) | Trusts (%) | Adult % of Trusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| *JRCALC protocol = 20 ml/kg bolus. | |||
| †15 JRCALC version 2 protocol [20 ml/kg bolus] (15 Trusts): nil if <5 years old and 500 ml if >5 years old (two Trusts); if systolic BP <90 mmHg or transfer time >1 hour (one Trust). | |||
| Circulation management | |||
| Intravenous cannula | 22 | 100 | 100 |
| Large bore (14G) | 22 | 100 | 100 |
| External jugular vein | 5 | 23 | – |
| Intraosseous needles | 18 | 82 | – |
| Intravenous fluids | |||
| JRCALC protocol* | 21 | 95 | – |
| Hartman’s solution | 14 | 64 | 68 |
| Normal saline | 17 | 77 | 71 |
| Gelofusine | 4 | 18 | 39 |
| Haemaccel | 2 | 9 | 29 |
| Burn management | |||
| Cling film or Waterjel | 15 | 68 | – |
| Fluid replacement† | 18 | 81 | – |
| Protocol | |||