We have important points to highlight about the pediatric assessment we observed in the video:
- Hand Hygiene: Always begin by washing hands to ensure cleanliness.
- Vital Signs: Check vital signs appropriate for the child's age, including heart rate and respiration.
- Vision and Hearing: Use charts to test vision (aiming for 20/20) and conduct hearing tests with specific sounds.
- Physical Examination: Assess the child's head, ears, eyes, and throat, observing for any abnormalities, and confirming normal function.
- Coordination and Strength: Evaluate muscle strength and coordination through interactive activities, such as hand squeezing and arm-wrestling.
- Respiratory Assessment: Listen to lung sounds while the child takes deep breaths to ensure normal respiratory function.
- Cardiac Evaluation: Assess the heart rate and rhythm by auscultating the heart, ensuring it is regular and within normal limits.
- Abdominal Check: Palpate the abdomen, listening to bowel sounds to confirm normal digestion and no discomfort.
- Limbs Assessment: Check reflexes and circulation in the arms and legs, ensuring normal motion and response times.
- Patient Engagement: Maintain a friendly interaction to make the assessment comfortable for the child, ensuring cooperation throughout the process.