Traffic light for identifying serious illness Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 parameters you consider when assessing a child for severity of illness?
A
Colour (skin, lips, tongue)
Activity
Respiratory
Circulation and hydration
Other
2
Q
What are ‘red, amber or green’ markers for colour?
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3
Q
What are ‘red, amber or green’ markers for activity?
A
4
Q
What are ‘red, amber or green’ markers for respiratory?
A
5
Q
What are ‘red, amber or green’ markers for circulation and hydration?
A
6
Q
What are ‘red, amber or green’ markers for other?
A
7
Q
NICE recommend immediate referral (usually by 999 ambulance) if they have which features?
A
- apnoea (observed or reported)
- child looks seriously unwell to a healthcare professional
- severe respiratory distress, for example grunting, marked chest recession, or a respiratory rate of over 70 breaths/minute
- central cyanosis
- persistent oxygen saturation of less than 92% when breathing air.
