The EMT shows he is correctly using the pediatric assessment triangle on a 3-year-old male trauma patient when he:

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The pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is a quick visual assessment tool used to assess the general appearance of a pediatric patient. The three components of the PAT include appearance, work of breathing, and circulation. The EMT shows that he is correctly using the PAT when he quickly determines the circulation based on skin color. This is an important component of the assessment to ensure that the patient is perfusing properly. However, the PAT is not used in place of the primary assessment, and examining the chest for signs of retractions or looking for bruises on the patient's body are not specific to the PAT.

The EMT Shows He Is Correctly Using the Pediatric Assessment