Paediatric Assessment Triangle Flashcards
What are we looking for in appearance in the trinagle assessment for Paeds?
- Tone
- Interactiveness
- Consolability
- Look/Gaze
- Speech/Cry
What are we looking for in the Work of breathing in the trinagle assessment for Paeds?
- Abnormal Breath Sounds
- Abnormal Positioning
- Retractions
- Nasal Flaring
What are we looking for in the Circulation/Skin in the trinagle assessment for Paeds?
- Pallor (unhealthy pale apperance)
- Mottling
- Cyanosis
In regards to Tone, what is considered a well child?
Active, reaching, moving, strong grip
In regards to Tone, what is considered an unwell child?
still, floppy, quiet
In regards to Interactivity, what is considered a well child?
interested in the environment, looking, smiling
In regards to Interactivity, what is considered an unwell child?
Not interested in their surroundings.
In regards to Consolability, what is considered a well child?
Easily comforted/consoled.
In regards to consilability, what is considered an unwell, child?
Inconsolable.
In regards to look/gaze, what is considered a well child?
Looks at caregivers or items of interest.
In regards to look/gaze, what is considered an unwell child?
Staring, not engaging in eye contact.
In regards to speech/cry, what is considered a well child?
Cries
In regards to speech/cry, what is considered an unwell child?`
Moaning, grunting or quiet.
