Admission of the Child
Admission of the Child CLINICAL GUIDELINES The registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) admits all children on arrival to the unit. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) may complete admission…
Aerosol Treatments
Aerosol Treatments CLINICAL GUIDELINES The healthcare prescriber orders aerosol treatments. An aerosol treatment may be administered by the child, if age appropriate, or by a respiratory therapist, registered nurse (RN),…
Airway Clearance Therapy
Airway Clearance Therapy CLINICAL GUIDELINES A registered nurse (RN) or a respiratory care technician may perform airway clearance therapy. Airway clearance therapies should facilitate the removal of excess secretions from…
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy CLINICAL GUIDELINES Animal-assisted therapy is a therapeutic aid involving the use of animals to promote beneficial responses from the patient. These responses include, but are not limited to,…
Advance Directives
Advance Directives CLINICAL GUIDELINES On admission to the healthcare facility, all patients receive the following: A patients’ rights brochure regarding patient rights, advance directives, surrogate decision making, and the forgoing…
Abdominal Girth
Abdominal Girth CLINICAL GUIDELINES Abdominal girth measurement may be performed by any healthcare provider who is educated about the technique. Abdominal girth is measured every 8 to 12 hours or…
Principles of Pain Management
Principles of Pain Management Pain has been defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential…
Principles of Pharmacologic Management
Principles of Pharmacologic Management Medication administration is one of the most challenging and critical aspects of pediatric nursing. Unlike adult medication administration, in which a “one-dose-fitsall” principle generally applies, pediatric…
Principles of Fluid and Nutritional Management
Principles of Fluid and Nutritional Management FLUIDS TOTAL BODY WATER Water is an important solvent in the body and represents a large percentage of body weight in term infants (75%)…
Palliative Care
Palliative Care The death of a child at any age is difficult for the parents and family, the friends, and healthcare professionals who care for the child and the child’s…
