PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT TRIANGLE

Updated 8 /25

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The Pediatric Assessment Triangle is an easy 

assessment that is based on :

A-appearance
B-breathing

C-circulation

Simple facts

The Pediatric patient's heart rate is based on age
and clinical condition.It is important to check
respiratory rate and effort, as well as breath sounds.

Note any stridor, nasal flaring, retractions and wheezing.

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