Pediatric Development - Part 1

Question 1

What are the three components of the pediatric assessment triangle?

Answer 1

Appearance
Work of breathing
Circulation to skin

Question 2

What are the six steps in Pediatric Assessment?

Answer 2

1. Pre-arrival preparation
2. Scene Size-Up
3. General Assessment - Paediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)
4. Initial Assessment - ABCDE’s and transport decision
5. Additional Assessment - Focused Hx, Physical Exam, Detailed Physical Exam for trauma
6. Ongoing Assessment

Question 3

What are indications for immediate on-scene treatment? (8)

Answer 3

Cardiac Arrest
Complete airway obstruction
Decompensated shock
Impending newborn delivery
Status epilepticus
Wheezing
Stridor
Severe pain with a normal blood pressure

Question 4

Indications for immediate transport and treatment en route? (5)

Answer 4

Incomplete airway obstruction
Compensated shock
Closed head injury with normal airway, breathing
Multi-system trauma
Inability to treat on scene: safety problems, equipment failure, procedure failure

Question 5

What is the pediatric assessment triangle?

Answer 5

It is an observational assessment
It formalizes a general impression
Identifies general category of physiologic abnormality
Establishes the severity of illness or injury
Determines the urgency of intervention