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What does it mean to be conscious?
Conscious means able to see, hear, and talk. In pediatric patients younger than six months of age, the ability to make any verbal noise or cry is equivalent to talking. What is a level of consciousness in children? Level of consciousness is a measure of a child's ability to interact with other people and react to his or her surroundings. A decreased level of consciousness may point to a serious health problem. Symptoms of a decreased level of consciousness in a young child include: Extreme irritability for more than 3 hours. The child cannot be calmed by holding, rocking, or feeding. Extreme sleepiness and difficulty waking up. Limpness and poor, weak muscle tone. A child older than 3 months of age may not move for an extended period of time or may not show any desire to move. Weak or feeble cry. Lack of response to touch or voice. Inability to suck for two or more feedings in a row. Vacant or blank stare. Children older than 3 months of age may not make eye contact or may show other signs of confusion or disorientation. Unequal movement, strength, and activity of the arms or legs. |