What size needle would you recommend to obtain an ABG sample through percutaneous punc-ture of an infant?

To the extent possible, the services provided must be

A) Provided by practitioners who are practicing at the top of their license B) Provided at the parents request C) Based on peer-reviewed research D) Provided using the fewest of the parents resources as possible

A young boy was out riding his bike in the neighborhood when he fell onto a stick protruding from the ground. The stick impaled him in the neck. The boy immediately pulled the stick out. Assessment reveals a gaping wound to the boy's right neck. Which of the following types of dressing would you use on this injury?

a. Sterile gauze carefully placed inside the open wound to control bleeding b. An occlusive dressing that is taped on all sides c. A sterile dressing placed over the wound and bandaged with roller gauze around the neck d. A moist sterile dressing that is taped to the neck