Paediatric Assessment Flashcards
Paediatric Assessment Triangle
Appearance
Appearance:
- Tone.
- Interactiveness.
- Consolability.
- Look/ Gaze.
- Speech/ Cry.
Paediatric Assessment Triangle
Appearance Explained
Well Child:
- Tone: Active, reaching, moving, strong grip.
- Interactivity: interested in environment, looking, smile.
- Consolability: Easily comforted/ consoled.
- Look/ Gaze: Looks at caregivers or items of interest.
- Speech/ Cry: Cries.
Unwell Child:
- Tone: Still, floppy, quiet.
- Interactivity: No interest in surroundings.
- Consolability: Inconsolable.
- Look/ Gaze: Staring, not engaging in eye contact.
- Speech/ Cry: Moaning, grunting or quiet.
Paediatric Assessment Triangle
WOB
Work of Breathing:
- Abnormal breath sounds.
- Abnormal posturing.
- Retractions.
- Nasal flaring.
Paediatric Assessment Triangle
Skin
Circulation to the Skin:
- Pallor.
- Mottling.
- Cyanosis.
Paediatric Age & Weight
Newborn
Newborn:
- Birth- 24hrs
- 3.5kg.
Paediatric Age & Weight
Small Infant
Small Infant:
- < 3 months.
- 3 months = 6kg.
Paediatric Age & Weight
Large Infant
Large Infant:
- 3-12 months.
- 6 months = 8kg.
Paediatric Age & Weight
Small Child
Small Child:
- 1-4 years.
- 1-9 years = Age x2 + 8kg
Paediatric Age & Weight
Large Child
Large Child:
- 5-11 years.
- 10-11 years = Age x 3.3kg
Paediatric Perfusion Assessment
Newborn
Newborn (< 24hrs):
- HR = 110-170 bpm.
- SBP = > 60 mmHg.
Paediatric Perfusion Assessment
Small Infant
Small Infant (< 3mth):
- HR = 110-170 bpm.
- SBP = > 60 mmHg.
Paediatric Perfusion Assessment
Large Infant
Larger Infant (3-12 mth):
- HR = 105-165 bpm.
- SBP = > 65 mmHg.
Paediatric Perfusion Assessment
Small Child
Small Child (1-4 yrs):
- HR = 85-150 bpm.
- SBP = > 70 mmHg.
Paediatric Perfusion Assessment
Large Child
Large Child (5-11 yrs):
- HR = 75-135 bpm.
- SBP = > 80 mmHg.
Paediatric Respiratory Assessment
Newborn
Newborn (< 24hrs):
- 25-60 breaths/min.