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Assessing Pain - Kids <4 Years: Very limited communication; Can use the FLACC Scale (Faces, Legs,
use the FLACC Scale ... Consolability) Scale ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... FLACC #PainScale #Assessment
The Febrile Child - some diagnostic clues to evaluating the febrile child.

#Febrile #Fever #Evaluation #Assessment #Signs
Fever #Evaluation #Assessment ... Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Peds
The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
The asphyxia escape ... #asphyxia #escape ... #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... video #Neurology #Peds
Newborn Assessment - APGAR Score

Assessment of newborn vital signs following labor via a 10-point scale evaluated
Newborn Assessment ... APGAR Score Assessment ... via a 10-point scale ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... Score #Newborns #Assessment
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
Initial assessment ... or Glasgow Coma Scale ... care unit #Assessment ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds
CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen
is a 10-point scale ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... PostOperative #Assessment
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
forming a “C” shape ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... Neurology #Normal #PhysicalExam
Kids 4 – 8 Years: Use pain scales with visual cues (Personally I like the OUCHER
like the OUCHER Scale ... shown #Diagnosis #Peds ... PainScale #VAS #Assessment
The Baker-Wong FACES Pain Rating scale (Figure 1) was developed with feedback from children and has
FACES Pain Rating scale ... 2010) #Diagnosis #Peds ... FACES #Rating #Assessment
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
always needs urgent assessment ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds