June 16, 2025 • 23 mins
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Paediatric Mini-Series!
In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Andrew Tagg — emergency physician and co-founder of Don't Forget the Bubbles — to explore one of the most powerful tools in paediatric emergency care: the Paediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT).
💬 What We Cover:
🔺 What is the Paediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)?
🔺 The three components: Appearance, Work of Breathing, and Circulation to Skin
🔺 How to use the PAT in real-time, high-pressure scenarios
🔺 Clinical red flags to watch for
🔺 Practical tips for students and paramedics to build confidence and competence with paediatric patients
Whether you’re on placement, preparing for an OSCE, or heading into a paeds call for the first time — this episode will help you level up your clinical toolkit.
🧠 Key Takeaway:
The PAT is a rapid, visual, hands-off tool that can give you an immediate picture of a child's clinical status — before even touching them. It's about what you see, not just what you measure.
📚 Further Resources:
Don't Forget The Bubbles
DFTB - The Paediatric Assessment Triangle
Approach to Paediatrics with Dr Andy Tagg
DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.
In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Andrew Tagg — emergency physician and co-founder of Don't Forget the Bubbles — to explore one of the most powerful tools in paediatric emergency care: the Paediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT).
💬 What We Cover:
🔺 What is the Paediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)?
🔺 The three components: Appearance, Work of Breathing, and Circulation to Skin
🔺 How to use the PAT in real-time, high-pressure scenarios
🔺 Clinical red flags to watch for
🔺 Practical tips for students and paramedics to build confidence and competence with paediatric patients
Whether you’re on placement, preparing for an OSCE, or heading into a paeds call for the first time — this episode will help you level up your clinical toolkit.
🧠 Key Takeaway:
The PAT is a rapid, visual, hands-off tool that can give you an immediate picture of a child's clinical status — before even touching them. It's about what you see, not just what you measure.
📚 Further Resources:
Don't Forget The Bubbles
DFTB - The Paediatric Assessment Triangle
Approach to Paediatrics with Dr Andy Tagg
DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.
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