Intranasal diamorphine
25 Intranasal diamorphine Intranasal diamorphine overview Intranasal diamorphine is described in much of the literature as a safe and effective analgesia which can be used for children with moderate and…
Administration of medication
23 Administration of medication Administration of medication overview Medication is administered through various routes: oral, via enteral tubes, subcutaneously, intramuscular, intraosseous, intravenous, inhaled, or intrathecal. The eye, ear, nose, rectum…
Care after death
66 Care after death Care after death overview After a child dies, there are certain procedures and policies in place that must be followed. This must be done with great…
Aseptic non-touch technique
61 Aseptic non-touch technique Aseptic non-touch technique overview The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections has given rise…
Phototherapy
58 Phototherapy Phototherapy overview Jaundice is one of the most common conditions in newborn babies needing medical attention. Jaundice refers to the yellow colour of the skin and the whites…
12-lead electrocardiography
51 12-lead electrocardiography 12-lead electrocardiography overview Taking a 12-lead ECG reading from a child or infant can be either a quick process with minimal fuss, or equally, it can…
Principles of drug administration
21 Principles of drug administration Principles of drug administration overview The administration of mediation is an essential aspect of nursing care. Safe practice is essential and the nurse must be…
Skin traction
48 Skin traction Skin traction overview Traction is used for various conditions which affect children. It is a pulling force through power; the application of a sustained pull on a…
Neurovascular assessment
46 Neurovascular assessment Neurovascular assessment overview Neurovascular observations are an essential part of the infant’s or child’s care if they present with an orthopaedic condition in order to avoid the…
Catheter care
43 Catheter care Catheter care overview Micro-organisms can enter the bladder during the insertion of the catheter or as a result of a catheter being in situ. The chance of…
