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What does each letter in the mnemonic TICLS mean?
What does each letter in the mnemonic TICLS mean?
Tone, interactive nests, consolability, look (gaze), speech (cry)
What is accessory muscle use?
What is accessory muscle use?
Contractions of the muscles above the clavicles
What are retractions?
What are retractions?
Sucking in of the muscles between the ribs or of the sternum during inspiration
What is head-bobbing?
What is head-bobbing?
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What is nasal flaring?
What is nasal flaring?
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What is tachypnea?
What is tachypnea?
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What are signs of increased work of breathing in a pediatric patient?
What are signs of increased work of breathing in a pediatric patient?
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List the indications for immediate transport of a pediatric patient.
List the indications for immediate transport of a pediatric patient.
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What tool is used to determine the appropriate blood pressure for a pediatric patient between 1 and 10 years old?
What tool is used to determine the appropriate blood pressure for a pediatric patient between 1 and 10 years old?
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When assessing for circulation, what are the specific areas to focus on?
When assessing for circulation, what are the specific areas to focus on?
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What is the significance of pulse in pediatric patients?
What is the significance of pulse in pediatric patients?
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What do skin signs refer to in pediatric assessment?
What do skin signs refer to in pediatric assessment?
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Study Notes
Pediatric Emergencies - Critical Thinking Flashcards
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TICLS Mnemonic: Represents key assessment factors - Tone, Interactivity, Consolability, Look (gaze), and Speech (cry).
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Accessory Muscle Use: Involves contractions of muscles above the clavicles indicating respiratory distress.
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Retractions: Refers to the inward movement of muscles between ribs or the sternum during inhalation, indicating increased effort to breathe.
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Head-Bobbing: Characterized by the head lifting and tilting back during inhalation, then moving forward with expiration, signaling respiratory difficulty.
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Nasal Flaring: Observed widening of the nostrils during inspiration, a sign of respiratory distress.
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Tachypnea: Defined as an increased respiratory rate, indicating potential respiratory distress in pediatric patients.
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Signs of Increased Work of Breathing: Includes accessory muscle use, retractions, head-bobbing, nasal flaring, and tachypnea.
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Indications for Immediate Transport of a Pediatric Patient: Includes unsafe scene, significant mechanism of injury (MOI), history suggesting serious illness, physiological abnormalities during primary assessment, critical anatomical abnormalities, or altered mental status/shock.
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Blood Pressure Calculation for Ages 1-10: Use the formula 70 + (2 x child's age) to determine the appropriate systolic blood pressure.
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Circulation Assessment Areas: Focus on pulse, skin signs, capillary refill time, and color to evaluate circulation status.
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Pulse Rate Indicator: A pulse rate over 160 bpm is indicative of shock in pediatric patients.
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Skin Signs Assessment: Evaluates temperature and moisture of the hands and feet in comparison to the trunk, which can provide insights into circulatory status.
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Test your knowledge on critical pediatric emergency concepts with these flashcards. Focus on essential signs of respiratory distress and the TICLS mnemonic to enhance your assessment skills. Perfect for healthcare professionals and students alike.
