Pediatric Vital Signs
Neonate Pulse Rate
100-205
Infants tend to have a lower volume of this in their bodies.
Blood
What are the 3 components of the PAT
Apperance, Work of Breathing, Circualtion to Skin
What Pain rating scales are appropriate for the pediatric patient
FLACC, Faces, Numeric
consider age of patient for appropriate scale
How old Is a Toddler
1-3 years old
How Long should you count respirations on a pediatric patient?
1 FULL minute
Approaching a young patient like this is recommend
Going down to their level/establishing trust
Where is the best place to take an infant's pulse?
on the inner arm between the shoulder and the elbow (Brachial)
These are more susceptible to harm in younger patients as they have soft bones and cartilage and lack of fat in the rib cage.
Internal Organs
What Color on the Pediatape is a 24lb child
Purple
Respiratory Rate for a 10 year old
12-30
A child's this is proportionally larger than an adult's forcing their airway to close when they are supine.
Their Head
Patient is lethargic, tachypnea, skin is warm and pink
What level according to the PAT is this patient?
Sicker
2 Abnormals
What ESI level would you consider?
Nasal Flaring can be a sign of what?
Respiratory Distresss
What is the Size of ET tube needed for a 5KG patient
3.0
Cuff or Uncuffed?
<70 systolic
It is not uncommon for this body part to obstruct an infant's airway as it is much larger in relation to the oropharynx.
Tongue
Patient is alert, Cries/irritable, Drinking from bottle
Is the patient Sick, Sicker, Sickest
Sick
What does Mottling Indicate?
Poor circulation
A chronic disorder of the lower airways characterized by hyperactivity of the airways. often have Wheezing and prolonged expiratory phase.
Asthma
What vital sign is extremely important to monitor in the pediatric patient?
The Respiratory rate
What should we consider for a patient when we are worried about potential abuse?
What is the name of the scale ?
Does the injury coincide with the patients age and developmental status.
TEN 4 FACESP
Trunk,Ears, Neck, 4 years or younger, Frenulum, Auricular area, Cheek, Eyes, Sclera, Patterned bruising.
You deem a patient Sickest according to the PAT
What level of ESI Triage would you assign the patient?
1 or 2
What should we obtain on pediatric patients with ANY changes in LOC?
Blood Glucose
A 14 day old infant presents with a fever, What intervention can you anticipate for this patient.
Lumbar Puncture.