Measuring temperature
16 Measuring temperature Measuring temperature overview Fever is a common symptom in infants and young children. Measuring temperature accurately is an important clinical skill as an increase in body temperature…
Skin integrity
19 Skin integrity Skin integrity overview The prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers and maintenance of skin integrity in children are fundamental nursing care skills. Pressure ulcers are often considered…
Assessment of pain
14 Assessment of pain Pain assessment overview Pain assessment is essential to enable effective pain management. It also provides the foundations for further care. Pain management in infants and children…
Moving and handling
15 Moving and handling Moving and handling overview Each day, health care professionals are moving and handling a variety of items. This can range from small pieces of equipment, moving…
Circulatory assessment
12 Circulatory assessment Circulatory assessment overview Circulatory assessment forms part of a complete assessment of the patient and many other aspects of the infant’s or child’s condition will dictate parts…
Planning care
10 Planning care Planning care overview Care planning is an essential part of health care and an integral part of a nurse’s role in aiming to provide continuity for the…
Measuring blood pressure
13 Measuring blood pressure Measuring blood pressure overview Blood pressure may be defined as cardiac output x systemic vascular resistance. It is the pressure of the blood exerted against the…
Airway and breathing
11 Airway and breathing Airway and breathing overview Airway is the first assessment in the systematic ABCDE approach to patient assessment: A = airway (c spine), B = breathing, C…
Record keeping
9 Record keeping Record-keeping overview Record keeping or documentation is an integral component of communication in today’s healthcare climate. It is essential that good practice in record keeping is upheld…
Safeguarding
7 Safeguarding Safeguarding policy drivers Safeguarding children and young people is the concern to all members of society. It is everyone’s responsibility. Following a high-profile inquiry and serious case review,…
