The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT can be used to initially triage a patient based on the pattern of abnormal findings.
Patient selection: sick child
Parameters:
(1) appearance
(2) work of breathing
(3) circulation of the skin
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Appearance
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Work of Breathing
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Circulation of the Skin
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Physiological Category
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normal
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normal
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normal
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stable
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normal
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normal
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abnormal
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compensated shock
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normal
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abnormal
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normal
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respiratory distress
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normal
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abnormal
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abnormal
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abnormal
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normal
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normal
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CNS or metabolic dysfunction
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abnormal
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normal
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abnormal
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decompensated shock
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abnormal
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abnormal
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normal
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respiratory failure
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abnormal
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abnormal
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abnormal
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respiratory failure, decompensated shock, cardio-pulmonary failure
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