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coarctication of the aorta severe narrowing of the descending aorta, a congenital heart
defect, usually manifests with increased upper extremity BP and decreased lower ext BP,
decreased pulses in lower ext.
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) set of four congenital heart defects occurring together
Pertussis (whooping cough) An airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children
younger than 6 years. Patients will be feverish and exhibit a "whoop" sound on inspiration after
a coughing attack; highly contagious through droplet infection. paroxysmal cough
Normal BP for newborn or preterm infant MAP= gestational age
Normal systolic pressure in children 70 + 2(age) for ages 1-10yrs
Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) A structured assessment tool that allows you to
rapidly form a general impression of the infant or child without touching him or her; consists of
assessing appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin.
, Urine output in pediatrics 1-2ml/kg/hr
CIAMPEDS (mneumonic for pediatric triage) Chief complaint, Immunizations/Isolation,
Allergies, Medications/Medical history, Parent's impression of the situation, Events surrounding,
Diet/Diapers, Symptoms associated with illness/injury
growth and development (2 months) holds up head
Growth and Development (4 months) Rolls over
Growth and Development (6 months) Sits up
Growth and Development (1 year) Walking
Growth and Development (9 Months) crawling
coarctication of the aorta severe narrowing of the descending aorta, a congenital heart
defect, usually manifests with increased upper extremity BP and decreased lower ext BP,
decreased pulses in lower ext.
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) set of four congenital heart defects occurring together
Pertussis (whooping cough) An airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children
younger than 6 years. Patients will be feverish and exhibit a "whoop" sound on inspiration after
a coughing attack; highly contagious through droplet infection. paroxysmal cough
Normal BP for newborn or preterm infant MAP= gestational age
Normal systolic pressure in children 70 + 2(age) for ages 1-10yrs
Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) A structured assessment tool that allows you to
rapidly form a general impression of the infant or child without touching him or her; consists of
assessing appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin.
, Urine output in pediatrics 1-2ml/kg/hr
CIAMPEDS (mneumonic for pediatric triage) Chief complaint, Immunizations/Isolation,
Allergies, Medications/Medical history, Parent's impression of the situation, Events surrounding,
Diet/Diapers, Symptoms associated with illness/injury
growth and development (2 months) holds up head
Growth and Development (4 months) Rolls over
Growth and Development (6 months) Sits up
Growth and Development (1 year) Walking
Growth and Development (9 Months) crawling
