Tag: appearance
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Paediatric Assessment Triangle: A Comprehensive Guide
The Paediatric Assessment Triangle is a rapid assessment tool that allows healthcare providers to quickly evaluate a paediatric patient’s overall condition. Comprising three key components – Appearance, Work of Breathing, and Circulation to the Skin – the Paediatric Assessment Triangle provides critical insights into a child’s well-being and helps identify potential life-threatening conditions. Paediatric Assessment…
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APGAR Score – Newborn assessment
The APGAR tool is a quick assessment used to evaluate the physical condition of a newborn baby immediately after birth. The tool was developed by Dr. Virginia Apgar in 1952 and has since become a standard practice in obstetrics. APGAR is an acronym that stands for Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity and Respiration. The tool involves…