PALS – Pediatric Assessment and Initial Management | Pediatric Advanced Life Support | AHA
Guidelines-Based Study Notes
When is the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) performed to make an initial assessment?
During the "from the doorway" observation
What pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child? peripheral and
central
Weak central pulses indicate immediate need for intervention to prevent... cardiac arrest
The sequence used when caring for a seriously ill or injured child to help determine the best
treatment or intervention is the Evaluate Identify Intervene
When oxygen delivery to the extremities becomes inadequate, the __________ and the
__________ are the first to exhibit signs. hands. feet
What should be used to assess skin temp? The back of hand
If pupils do not __________ in response to bright light, consider increased _____________
pressure. constrict, intracranial
If hypoglycemia is not identified and treated immediately, it can result in brain injury
What are the 4 indicators of the AVPU scale that are used to determine responsiveness?
Alert
Unresponsive
Responds to voice
Responds to pain
Guidelines-Based Study Notes
When is the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) performed to make an initial assessment?
During the "from the doorway" observation
What pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child? peripheral and
central
Weak central pulses indicate immediate need for intervention to prevent... cardiac arrest
The sequence used when caring for a seriously ill or injured child to help determine the best
treatment or intervention is the Evaluate Identify Intervene
When oxygen delivery to the extremities becomes inadequate, the __________ and the
__________ are the first to exhibit signs. hands. feet
What should be used to assess skin temp? The back of hand
If pupils do not __________ in response to bright light, consider increased _____________
pressure. constrict, intracranial
If hypoglycemia is not identified and treated immediately, it can result in brain injury
What are the 4 indicators of the AVPU scale that are used to determine responsiveness?
Alert
Unresponsive
Responds to voice
Responds to pain
