Paeds assessment

Question 1

Age definitions and vitals

Answer 1

Newborn <24 hours HR 110-170bpm SBP >60 RR 25-60
Small infant <3 months HR 110-170bpm SBP >60 RR 25-60
Large infant (3-12 months) 105-165bpm SBP >65 RR 25-55
Small child (1-4yr) HR 85-150bpm SBP >70 RR 20-40
Medium child (5-11yr) HR 70-135bpm SBP >80 R 16-34

Question 2

Paeds GCS <4 yr

Answer 2

Verbal response 
Appropriate words/smile 5
Cries consolable 4 
Persistently irritable  3 
Moans to pain 2 
None 1