Responds to parents or to environmental stimuli such as lights, keys, or toys. Good muscle tone. C Moves extremities well. Abnormal: Increased/excessive (nasal flaring, retractions or abdominal muscle use) or decreased/absent respiratory effort or noisy breathing.

The PAT is a method of quickly determining the acuity of the child, identifying the type of pathophysiology, e.g., respiratory distress, respiratory failure, or shock and establishing urgency for treatment. The PAT also drives initial resuscitation and stabilization efforts based on the assessment findings.

Jul 10, 2024 · Recognizing the sick child requires diligence and a structured approach to avoid missing the proverbial needle in the haystack. This framework begins with the pediatric assessment triangle, which...

The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) is a rapid evaluation tool that establishes a child’s clinical status and his or her category of illness to direct initial management priorities. Recently the PAT has been incorporated widely into the pediatric resuscitation curriculum.

Abstract: The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) has become the cornerstone for the Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals course, sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This concept for emergency assessment of children has been taught to more than 170,000 health care providers worldwide.

Sep 4, 2024 · The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) The PAT is used to quickly identify critically ill or injured children needing immediate medical attention. It focuses on three presenting components (“arms”): appearance, work of breathing, and circulation (Fig. 1).

Apr 15, 2018 · EMTs and paramedics can perform the Pediatric Assessment Triangle in 30 – 60 seconds using only auditory and visual signals from the child. First responders use the Pediatric Assessment Triangle to quickly form a general impression of a child and determine if …

The Pediatric Assessment Triangle offers the ability to decide quickly if a child is sick. It also gives providers a systematic approach and relies less upon experience, vigilance, and repetition, which is often difficult for those who work both in an adult and pediatric setting.

The PAT is a rapid and simple observational tool suitable for emergency pediatric assessment regardless of presenting complaint or underlying diagnosis. This article describes the PAT and its role in emergency pediatric assessment.

Jan 13, 2011 · The paediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is an internationally accepted tool in paediatric life support for the initial emergency assessment of infants and children. It is a rapid, global assessment using only visual and auditory clues, and takes only seconds to perform.