Nothing scares an emergency provider quite as much as the “sick infant.” During today’s episode, Dr. Patrick and Dr. Dickson walk through the pediatric general assessment triangle and discuss the finer points that make up each side. They’ll also discuss the singular/#1 Law of the Pediatric Exam. Your next pediatric run will be a breeze after this review.

REFERENCES:

1. Leeper, Christine M. MD, MS; McKenna, Christine MSN; Gaines, Barbara A. MD Too little too late: Hypotension and blood transfusion in the trauma bay are independent predictors of death in injured children, Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery: October 2018 - Volume 85 - Issue 4 - p 674-678

2. Balamuth F, Alpern ER, Abbadessa MK, et al. Improving Recognition of Pediatric Severe Sepsis in the Emergency Department: Contributions of a Vital Sign-Based Electronic Alert and Bedside Clinician Identification. Ann Emerg Med. 2017;70(6):759-768.

3. Mottled Skin - http://empem.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/EMPEM-mottled-legs.jpg

4. Startle Reflex - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhOleckx1-Y

5. Moro Reflex - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTz-iVI2mf4