Intranasal diamorphine

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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…

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Administration of medication

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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…

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Care after death

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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…

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Aseptic non-touch technique

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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…

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Phototherapy

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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…

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12-lead electrocardiography

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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…

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Principles of drug administration

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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…

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Skin traction

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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…

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Neurovascular assessment

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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…

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Catheter care

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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…

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