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==Background==
*Tool used to succinctly evaluate and form a general impression (sick/not sick) of a pediatric patient 
*Consists of three domains: Appearance, Breathing, and Circulation

==Evaluation==
===Appearance===
*Muscle tone
*Irritability/consolability
*Gaze (tracking, eye contact, vacant stare)
*Age-appropriate speech

===Breathing===
In addition to respiratory rate this includes assessing for:
*Grunting or noisy breathing
*Use of accessory muscles of respiration
**Intercostal or supraclavicular retractions
**Belly breathing
*Nasal flaring

===Circulation===
*Look for pallor, mottling, or cyanosis
*Check capillary refill
*Look for tears, wet diaper

==Management==
Children with an abnormality noted in any aspect of the pediatric assessment triangle require [[Neonatal resuscitation|resuscitation]]
*Breathing difficulty with normal appearance and circulation usually implies [[Acute dyspnea|respiratory distress]]
**Child is in distress but still adequately oxygenating to maintain distal perfusion and mental status
*Breathing difficulty with abnormal appearance and/or circulation usually implies [[Respiratory failure|respiratory failure]]
**Child's oxygenation is no longer sufficient to support distal perfusion and/or mental status
*Poor appearance and circulation usually implies [[Undifferentiated shock|shock]]

==See Also==


==External Links==
*[https://www.ernursecentral.com/post/rapid-pediatric-assessment-the-pediatric-assessment-triangle]

==References==
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*https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/pdf/pediatricreferencecard-04.pdf

[[Category:Pediatrics]]