Pediatric Assessment

Initial assessment methods used for adults are modified for children due to developmental and physiological considerations.

The Rapid First Impression: Why?

is accomplished by observations made on first sight of the patient.

to determine whether the condition is urgent or non-urgent.

The Rapid First Impression: How?

By observing the child's: appearance breathing skin EMTs are able to recognize if the child's condition is urgent or non-urgent.

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