Developmental Red Flags
Not smiling by this age is concerning
What is 2 months?
Most sensitive early indicator of pediatric deterioration
What is respiratory rate?
You should always assess this before touching the child
What is general appearance?
A well-appearing febrile 3-year-old—first step in your evaluation?
What is focused history and physical?
Toddler screaming during exam—what do you do?
What is examine while on caregiver’s lap / use play?
No head control by this age is a red flag
What is 4 months?
A fever in this age group is always high risk
What is <28 days old?
This exam component should be done last in young children
What is ear/throat exam?
An infant with poor feeding and lethargy requires…
What is urgent evaluation?
Infant with retractions and nasal flaring—next step?
What is assess airway and oxygenation immediately?
No single words by this age requires evaluation
What is 12–15 months?
This finding makes a BP reading unreliable in children
What is incorrect cuff size?
This sign distinguishes upper vs lower airway obstruction
What is stridor vs wheezing?
A barking cough and stridor suggests…
What is croup?
You suspect dehydration—best quick assessment?
What is capillary refill and mucous membranes?
Loss of previously acquired milestones suggests…
What is developmental regression (possible autism or neurologic issue)?
Persistent tachycardia despite fever reduction suggests…
What is possible dehydration or sepsis?
Capillary refill >3 seconds indicates…
What is poor perfusion?
A child with drooling, tripod positioning, and fever—concern for?
What is epiglottitis (medical emergency)?
Adolescent visit—parent in room—next step?
What is ask parent to step out for private interview
No pointing or joint attention by this age raises concern for ASD
What is 18 months?
Pulse ox may be falsely reassuring in this condition
What is impending respiratory failure?
This assessment tool evaluates pediatric appearance, work of breathing, and circulation
What is the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)?
Unexplained bruising in various stages of healing suggests…
What is non-accidental trauma (child abuse)?
You suspect abuse—what is your responsibility?
What is mandatory reporting?