Pediatric Respiratory Distress

Assessment B: Breathing – Count respiratory rate, know normal ranges – Assess for increased work of breathing, retracting, flaring, grunting, head bobbing. – Listen to evaluate aeration and breath sounds C. Circulation – Assess color ( lips, mucous membranes, nail beds) – Central and peripheral pulses – Capillary refill and peripheral perfusion ................
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