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Paediatric Dehydration & Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Reference Card
Paediatric Dehydration & Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Reference Card
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Recognising dehydration and changes in neurological status in children requires careful observation and structured assessment — but remembering assessment criteria and scoring components can feel challenging, especially in busy clinical environments.
This reference card provides a clear guide to paediatric dehydration assessment and the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), helping you identify clinical concerns early and respond appropriately to changes in a child’s condition.
Whether you're preparing for paediatric clinical placement, working in acute care, or reviewing assessment tools for exams, this card supports confident and systematic paediatric assessment.
Why This Card Matters
Children can deteriorate quickly, particularly when dehydration or neurological changes are present. Early recognition of abnormal findings is critical to ensuring safe and timely intervention.
Having a structured reference available helps ensure assessments are performed consistently and supports safe clinical decision-making.
This card is designed to act as a practical clinical tool — something you can rely on when assessing paediatric patients.
What You'll Find on This Card
• Paediatric dehydration assessment indicators
• Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scoring
• Key signs of clinical deterioration
• Clear layout for quick reference
Everything is organised in a logical format so you can assess children confidently and recognise changes in condition early.
When You’ll Use This Card
You may find this card especially helpful when:
• Assessing children with dehydration
• Monitoring neurological status
• Preparing for paediatric clinical placement
• Working in paediatric or emergency settings
• Building confidence in paediatric assessment
A Practical Tool for Safe Paediatric Assessment
This card is not designed to replace clinical judgement — it is designed to support it.
Whether you are learning paediatric assessment for the first time or strengthening your clinical confidence in practice, having a reliable reference can help you recognise deterioration early and deliver safe patient care.
Product Details
Product Details
Our nursing reference cards are designed to provide quick, reliable information when you need it most. They are created to support safe clinical practice and reduce uncertainty during busy shifts or clinical placement.
Features:
- Dimensions: 0.76 mm thickness, 85 mm x 54 mm, rounded corners (credit card size)
- Lanyard hole punch 15 mm x 3 mm
- Protective gloss finish for durability & long term use
- Full colour front & back
- Waterproof and easy to clean
- Clear, easy-to-read layout
- Designed by nurses for real clinical environments
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
We aim to get your order to you as quickly as possible.
Orders are packed within 24 hours (Monday to Friday).
Delivery typically takes:
- 2–4 business days across New Zealand
- Rural & international delivery may take slightly longer
You will receive a shipping confirmation once your order has been dispatched.
If you have any questions about your order, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Perfect For
Perfect For
These reference cards are designed to support nurses and student nurses in real clinical environments.
Ideal for:
- Student nurses preparing for clinical placement
- New graduate nurses building confidence on shift
- Registered nurses who want quick access to key information
- Exam preparation and revision
- Busy clinical environments where time matters
Source of Information
Source of Information
All information in our nursing reference cards have been sourced from reliable and relevant text books and websites.
Our reference cards have been reviewed in May 2025.
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