Have you heard of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle? Taught in the Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certification course, it provides a clear and simple approach to the emergency assessment of pediatric patients. The following PV card summarizes the PAT:
PV Card: Pediatric Assessment Triangle
Adapted from [1]
Go to ALiEM (PV) Cards for more resources.
Reference
- Dieckmann R, Brownstein D, Gausche-Hill M. The pediatric assessment triangle: a novel approach for the rapid evaluation of children. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2010;26(4):312-315. [PubMed]
Michelle Reina, MD
Emergency Medicine resident
University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
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Rob Bryant MD
Utah Emergency Physicians
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery
University of Utah School of Medicine
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
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