PEDIATRIC FACTS

PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT TRIANGLE

An initial assessment that is easy. It is based on
- Appearance
- Breathing
- Circulation

Stadiometer is used for height measurement. 

Infants are weighed soon after birth and daily.
Although weight gain may vary, the birth weight
doubles between four to six months.

BMI ( Body Mass Index)
This measurement is done to evaluate whether
a child's or teen's weight is adequate for the
person's height ( ages 2-20 years).

Addressing Greenstick fractures

Scenario: Sara was enjoying swinging, when she 
suddenly fell to the ground and hurt her right arm.
She was transported to the Emergency Room for 
assessment of a fracture.

Greenstick fractures are common in children.The 
bones of children are not fully developed like those
of adults. The bones are softer and tend to bend not 
break. Symptoms of possible fracture : pain, swelling,
twisting of the limb.

 

ADDRESSING HEMODYNAMICS AND CARDIOGENIC SHOCK

 

Hemodynamics and its meaning

Hemodynamics refers to blood flow.

 The heart is a pump, which pumps blood around the body.
 If there is damage, like a myocardial infarction, the heart's
 function will be impaired.

Signs and symptoms include: chest pain,
shortness of breath and EKG changes.

Learn more about: Cardiogenic Shock

The heart is a pump which supplies blood to all the body's
cells. The heart is a small organ that has a lot of work to do.
If the heart becomes damaged by injury such as myocardial
infarction, trauma or cardiomyopathy ( weakness of the heart
muscle), a state of shock may occur.