The Pediatric Assessment Triangle: Initial Assessment and Triage

Robert P. Olympia

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-85765-2_23

The Pediatric Assessment Triangle: Initial Assessment and Triage

Robert P. Olympia

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The prompt assessment and stabilization of an acutely ill and injured student requires an organized approach. This chapter will present three cases of acutely ill students, and discuss the application of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin), the interpretation of vital signs, the utilization of the ABCDE approach (airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure), the implementation of the SAMPLE mnemonic, and determination of disposition.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Clinical Considerations in School-based Health
Subtitle of host publication	An Evidence-Based Guide for Physicians, Advanced practice providers and School nurses
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	179-186
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031857652
ISBN (Print)	9783031857645
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-85765-2_23
State	Published - Jan 1 2025

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General Medicine

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