Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Aspiration CLINICAL GUIDELINES Bone marrow aspiration is completed by a healthcare prescriber according to scope of practice. A healthcare prescriber, registered nurse (RN), or licensed practical nurse (LPN)…
Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
Cardiopulmonary Monitoring CLINICAL GUIDELINES Cardiopulmonary monitoring is implemented by a registered nurse (RN) or designee within institution guidelines for an acute evaluation of the child’s heart rate and/or basic rhythm…
Blood Product Administration
Blood Product Administration CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber orders blood product administration. This order should include the following: Type of blood product Amount to be given Length of product administration…
Apnea Monitors
Apnea Monitors CLINICAL GUIDELINES In the healthcare setting, the registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or respiratory therapist is responsible for ensuring that the apnea monitor is used in…
Breast Milk: Handling and Storage of Expressed Human Milk
Breast Milk: Handling and Storage of Expressed Human Milk CLINICAL GUIDELINES After the mother pumps the milk, the mother, father, family member, or any healthcare provider who is educated about…
Blood Gas Sampling and Monitoring
Blood Gas Sampling and Monitoring CLINICAL GUIDELINES Children who are physiologically compromised and/or those who need adjunctive oxygen therapy may require blood gas analysis and/or monitoring. Blood gas analysis provides…
Blood Drawing From Peripheral Sites: Venipuncture
Blood Drawing From Peripheral Sites: Venipuncture CLINICAL GUIDELINES Blood sampling is obtained upon a healthcare prescriber’s order using aseptic technique and standard precautions. Venipuncture is completed by a registered nurse…
Bed and Crib Choices
Bed and Crib Choices CLINICAL GUIDELINES Children are assigned an isolette, crib, or bed appropriate for their chronologic age, developmental age, and/or clinical condition. Children who exhibit growth and development…
Bathing the Hospitalized Infant or Child
Bathing the Hospitalized Infant or Child CLINICAL GUIDELINES Bathing of the hospitalized infant or child is completed by an adult family caregiver, registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or…
Blood Drawing From Peripheral Sites: Heel Stick and Finger Stick
Blood Drawing From Peripheral Sites: Heel Stick and Finger Stick CLINICAL GUIDELINES Blood sampling is obtained upon a healthcare prescriber’s order using aseptic technique and standard precautions. Blood sampling is…
