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Pediatric Assessment Triangle Video
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Video at a Glance
- The Pediatric Assessment Triangle is part of the systematic assessment of the pediatric patient and is performed from across the room.
- In this assessment, the clinician evaluates the child’s appearance, breathing, and circulation.
- Appearance refers to muscle tone, interaction, consolability, looking around, and speech (TICLS).
- Work of breathing should be assessed from across the room.
- Circulation refers to the color of the child’s skin and signs of edema.
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