in Emergencies
Wo
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Ap
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Circulation to Skin
Appearance
(“Tickles” =TICLS)
Tonus
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Interactiveness
nc
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Consolability
pe
Ap
Look/Gaze
Speech/Cry
Young infants
Work of Breathings
Wo Abnormal airway
sounds
rk
of
Abnormal positioning
Bre
Retractions
a
thi
ng
Nasal flaring
s
Applying The PAT for WOB
Seesaw Respiration
Respiratory Effort
Pallor
Mottling
Cyanosis
Circulation to Skin
Respiratory distress Shock
N N N
N N
Primary CNS dysfunction/
metabolic abnormality Cardiopulmonary failure
N N N /
N N
The ABCDEs
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
Airway Assessment
Clear
Maintainable
Unmaintainable
without
intubation
Obstructed
Breathing Assessment
Rate
Effort / mechanics
Air entry
Skin color
Respiratory Rate by Age
Heart rate
Systematic perfusion
Peripheral pulses
Skin perfusion
Appearance
(Urine output)
Blood pressure
Heart Rate by Age
Age Range
Newborn – 3 mos 85 – 200 bpm
3 mos – 2 yrs 100 – 190 bpm
2 – 10 yrs 60 – 140 bpm
Central & Distal Pulses
Skin Perfusion
Extremity temperature
Capillary refill
Color
Pink
Mottled
Pale
Blue
Skin Perfusion Examination
Minimal Systolic Blood
Pressure by Age
Age Fifth percentile
mmHg
Systolic BP
0 – 1 Mo 60
> 1 mo – 1 yr 70
> 1 yr 70 + (2 x age in
years)
Disability
(neurologic status)
Cerebral cortex
Brain Stem
Motor activity
Level of Consciousness
A = Awake
V = Responsive to voice
P = Responsive to pain
U = Unresponsive
Brain Stem
Posture
Central respiration
Pupil response
Cranial nerve
Motor Activity
Symmetrical movements
Seizures
Posturing
Flaccidity
Exposure
Skin rashes
Bruises
Excoriation
etc.
Classification of Physiologic
status
Stable
Respiratory dysfunction
Potential respiratory failure
Probable respiratory failure
Shock
Compensated
Decompensated
Cardiopulmonary failure
Decompensated Shock
Definition of Cardiopulmonary Failure
Deficits in
Ventilation
Oxygenation
Perfusion
Resulting in
Agonal respiration
Bradycardia
Cardiopulmonary arrest
Priorities in Initial Management of Stable Child