New York State Pediatric Assessment Reference Card

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This reference card provides guidelines for pediatric emergency assessment. It outlines criteria for airway and appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin, highlighting both normal and abnormal signs. It offers decision/action points for immediate or non-urgent situations and advises on appropriate interventions. The card includes normal respiratory and pulse rates, as well as blood pressure parameters for different age groups. It emphasizes the importance of continuous assessment during transport and states that it should not replace regional prehospital medical protocols.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Treatment; Pediatrics; Respiration; Airway Management

Institutions: New York State Department of Health

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