NURS 3524 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Elastic Fiber, Glasgow Coma Scale, Trachea
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At the end of this presentation you will gain knowledge of how to: Perform a general pediatric assessment using the paediatric assessment triangle. There are structural, physiologic and developmental, physical differences between the two. They have a larger head & shorter neck. Tracheal rings are softer and can collapse more easily. Fewer alveoli with less recoil & elastic tissue. Ribs are more horizontally aligned and at baseline already maximally expanded, Body surface area to weight ratio is higher than adults. Metabolic rate is faster with twice the oxygen consumption. Take a few minutes to speak with child and parent(s) Ask parents for guidance how to interact with child* Observe child for clues to readiness eye contact, questions. Utilize tools to convey information to small children (developmental) Conducted across the room in approximately 60 seconds (look and listen) Determines if the child is sick or not sick . Use the ticls acronym to assist with initial assessment.
