Traffic Light Rote Learn Flashcards
1
Q
Colour
Pallor, reported by parent
A
Amber
2
Q
Colour
Mottled / Blue
A
Red
3
Q
Not very responsive, decreased activity, needs prolonged stimulation to wake. No smile.
A
Amber
4
Q
No response
Appears ill to healthcare professional
Unrousable
Cry (weak + high pitched, or continuous)
A
Red
5
Q
Nasal Flaring
A
Amber
6
Q
Grunting
A
Red
7
Q
RR > 60
A
Red
8
Q
Chest recession
A
Red
Nasal Flaring = Amber
Grunting and recession = red
9
Q
3 year old, RR = 45
A
Amber
10
Q
9 month old, RR = 42
A
Green
11
Q
7 month old, RR = 51
A
Amber
12
Q
O2 sats = 93
A
Amber +
O2 sats <95 is auto Amber, nothing else for red
13
Q
Reduced Skin Turgor
A
Red
Severe dehydration. This is the only ‘red flag’ for hydration levels, but all amber signs will be there too.
14
Q
Dry mucous membranes
A
Amber
If reduced skin turgor, then would be red
15
Q
Poor feeding
A
Amber +
