Systematic approach to the seriously ill or injured child: pediatric assessment

Authors

  • Alessandra Kimie Matsuno Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v45i2p158-167

Keywords:

Emergencies. Pediatric Assessment. Clinical Signs. Respiratory Failure. Shock.

Abstract

This paper presents a review of the pediatric assessment in emergency situations. Systematic pediatricassessment is a quick and efficient way to recognize signs of respiratory failure and/or shock. Earlyrecognition and treatment in a timely manner are essential to the prevention of cardiopulmonary insufficiency and cardiac arrest in children.

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Author Biography

  • Alessandra Kimie Matsuno, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
    Professora Colaboradora do Departamento de Puericultura e Pediatria da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo

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Published

2012-06-30

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Simpósio: Emergências pediátricas

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How to Cite

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Matsuno AK. Systematic approach to the seriously ill or injured child: pediatric assessment. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2012 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 19];45(2):158-67. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/47593