PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT TRIANGLE

Updated 6/24
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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.