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Paediatric Respiratory Assessment

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In order to recognise, manage and treat respiratory conditions in children effectively, we need to be able to confidently assess a child’s respiratory rate, effort and efficacy. We need to know what’s normal before we can assess what is abnormal.

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In order to recognise, manage and treat respiratory conditions in children effectively, we need to be able to confidently assess a child's respiratory rate, effort and efficacy. We need to know what’s normal before we can assess what is abnormal. Unlike adults, children breathe at different respirations per minute (rpm) according to age. It’s not uncommon for a newborn to have a respiratory rate of 60, whereas a 12-year-old can comfortably have a respiratory rate of 18 rpm. Breathing at any age should be effortless and soundless. The following table details the normal respiratory rate and heart rate for different.

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Abbie is a Nurse Practitioner currently working in a Specialist Allergy Clinic in Brisbane. She has been a paediatric nurse for over 20 years originally working in the UK before moving to Australia with her young family 8 years ago. Abbie has a diverse career working with some of the most vulnerable patients. She has worked in paediatric oncology , emergency and general paediatrics. She has worked for NGO's in the fields of child protection and parental support as well as currently working with re- settled refugees. Abbie is a passionate nursing advocate and has just started the new challenge of blogging.
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03 Sep 2021
Straight forward, reinforcing resource of information on paediatric respiratory assessment.
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12 Apr 2020
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Maria Ramos
31 Aug 2021
This is very good and informative learning especially because I work with a paediatric ENT list
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05 Nov 2021
Good overall review of respiratory assessment in pediatric emergency presentations.
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04 Mar 2020
Great update
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