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Intro to Paediatric Exams - Coggle Diagram
Intro to Paediatric Exams
Intro
Care and safety of children is the prime concern
Wear name badge displayed
Introduce yourself
Explain the purpose of your visit
Seek permission of senior nursing / prents / child
Remember the right to refuse
Four Ages of Childhood
Newborn
Infant
Toddler
Older child / adolescent
Tips for Tearless Exam
Be friendly
Have equipment but not prominent
Size up the child's likely reaction - mum helpful~sit on knee
Use games - let child handle instruments
Keep up convo - distract child
Warm hands
Be gentle
Tell chil dhwta youre going to do
Demonstrations
Patience
Positioning
Birth- 6m
on blanket, exam table, cot
Toddler
FAQ
No taking BP but mention
Exam of fundi may be required - uncommon
Sequence
General
Growth
Weight
Height
HEad circumfrence
Developmental assessment
Vital Signs
Pulse
Varies with age, temp, fear, illness
Resp Rate
Varies with age, temp, fear, illness, state (sleeping / wake)