a LITTLE anatomy
Infants have this disproportionately large body part, increasing TBI risk.
What is the head
This vital sign is a late and often terminal indicator of pediatric shock.
What is Hypotension
A barking cough and stridor point to this viral condition.
What is Croup
Febrile seizures most commonly occur between these ages.
What is 6 months to 3 years
Mild dehydration (<5%) is best treated with this method.
What is oral rehydration (5–15 mL every 5–10 min)
This airway shape makes swelling far more dangerous in young children.
What is a Funnel‑shaped airway
Children’s compliant chest walls mean they can suffer this serious injury without rib fractures.
What is pulmonary contusion
Drooling, tripod positioning, and muffled voice suggest this emergency.
What is the Epiglottitis
A pediatric GCS verbal score of 5 in infants is represented by this behavior.
What is smiling/cooing
Sunken eyes, tachycardia, and poor turgor indicate this severity level.
What is moderate dehydration
Because infants are obligate nose breathers, congestion can cause this.
What is significant respiratory distress
A normal PAT does not rule out illness; you must compare behavior to this.
What is developmental baseline
RSV bronchiolitis is typically worst on these illness days.
What is Days 3–5
Neonates with meningitis may present with this temperature abnormality instead of fever.
What is Hypothermia
Forceful, non‑bilious projectile vomiting in a 3–4 week old suggests this condition.
What is pyloric stenosis
Thin abdominal walls make children more vulnerable to injury from this everyday object.
What is bicycle handlebars (or seatbelts)
The minimum systolic BP formula for kids is 70 + this.
What is Age × 2
A “silent chest” in asthma indicates this life‑threatening state.
What is impending respiratory failure
BRUE episodes must be observed with continuous pulse ox and this cardiac tool.
What is cardiac monitoring
“Currant jelly stool” is classic for this pediatric emergency.
What is Intussusception
High ligamentous flexibility puts kids at risk for this spinal injury even with normal X‑rays.
What is SCIWORA
This length‑based tool estimates weight when a scale isn’t available.
What is Broselow Tape
1 mm of edema drastically increases airway resistance because pediatric airways have this shape.
What is the narrow funnel shape
Positive Brudzinski or Kernig signs are most reliable in this age group.
What is preschool to adolescent
Severe dehydration may present with mottling, lethargy, and this late vital sign change.
What is Hypotension