Recognition and Assessment of the Sick Child
Standardised Approach Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure History and Observation
Airway Patency Risk Noises Position Adjuncts
Breathing Look, listen and feel Rate SaO2 Work of Breathing Consider O2 therapy
Circulation Heart rate CRT Colour, skin perfusion BP Temperature Urine output Consider IV / IO Fluids
Disability and Exposure Conscious level (AVPU) Pupils Blood Sugar E Rashes Bruising
AIM Identify life threatening problems Identify who to refer and who can go home with a safety net! Useful tool: NICE: Feverish Illness Traffic Light System
Things can will help Presence of parents / guardian PEWS Guidelines Play and Distraction Communication Pain management Antipyretics
PEWS Page 1
PEWS page 2
Summary A to E assessment History Observation Listening skills Use guidelines Documentation Phone a friend! SBAR
Useful Resources Retrieval Team Web Site Spotting the Sick Child Learn pro Care of the Acutely Ill/Injured Child/Young Person PILS and EPLS Courses and Manuals NICE and SIGN Guidelines BASICS RRHEAL Resuscitation Council