An inflammation of the laryngotracheal tissues. symptoms include: inspiratory stridor and a bark like cough

Adolescent's age

When assessing a child, P.A.T. is often used. What is P.A.T. ?

Leading cause of death in children from 1 to 14 years of age is:
A. Respiratory ailments B. Trauma C. Drowning

Tube that connects baby and mom during pregnancy. It is cut when the baby is born.

A sudden spike in temperature may cause this. Young children between the ages of about 6 months and 5 years old are usually affected.

School age

In P.A.T. we assess the ABC's. What does the B stand for?

Leading cause of Cardiac arrest in children is:
A. Respiratory failure B. Trauma C. Drowning

Soft spot of the infant human skull

There are no symptoms or warning signs for this. It usually happens when the baby sleeps. It is written placing a baby to sleep on his/her back, swaddling the baby and the use of a pacifier at sleep time, helps to prevent this

Toddler age

In P.A.T. we assess the ABC's. What does the A stand for?

Compared to adults, what will complicate caring for a child's airway?
A. Respiratory rate B. Head size C. Medication dose

A newborn's first poop.

Symptoms for this often include shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, excessive drooling, fever and sore throat

Infant age

In P.A.T. we assess the ABC's. What does the C stand for?

Common cause of shock in infants and children:
A. Poisoning B. Drowning C. Diarrhea and vomiting

This occurs after the sole of the foot has been firmly stroked.

Symptoms include lethargy, child is hot to the touch, painful movement of head and possible rash

Neonate age

A color-coded, length-based tape measure that is used for pediatric emergencies

Capillary refill should be assessed in children at this age and younger

The hair that covers the body of some newborns.