62 Obtaining blood samples
62 Obtaining blood samples Obtaining blood samples overview Venepuncture requires the introduction of a needle into a vein for the purposes of obtaining a blood sample for haematological, biochemical or…
Transfer of the critically ill child
57 Transfer of the critically ill child Transfer of the critically ill child overview Every paediatric emergency department should provide all the essential steps that are needed for a child….
Peak expiratory flow
28 Peak expiratory flow Peak expiratory flow overview Peak expiratory flow measures the maximum rate of air blown out of the lungs on expiration. A small portable hand-held device is…
3-lead electrocardiography
52 3-lead electrocardiography 3-lead electrocardiography overview ECG monitoring looks at the electrical impulses in the cardiac muscle (myocardium). This is generated through placing three electrodes in designated positions. Myocardial cells…
Wet wrapping in atopic eczema
50 Wet wrapping in atopic eczema Wet wrapping overview Wet wraps are a bandaging technique that may be used as part of treatment for moderate to severe atopic eczema. Wet…
Preparation for lumbar puncture
45 Preparation for a lumbar puncture Preparation for a lumbar puncture overview A lumbar puncture is an invasive procedure that involves the insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space….
Neurological assessment in children
44 Neurological assessment in children Neurological assessment in children overview Neurological assessment of children is a common nursing observation. It is primarily conducted for two reasons: to monitor a child…
Catheter insertion
42 Catheter insertion Catheter insertion overview Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter into the bladder for the purpose of draining urine. It is an invasive procedure which should…
Pre-operative care and transfer to theatre
53 Pre-operative care and transfer to theatre Pre-operative care and transfer to theatre overview It is important to understand the necessity of pre-operative check lists before transferring the child as…
Gastrostomy feeding
40 Gastrostomy feeding Gastrostomy feeding overview A gastrostomy is a surgically formed artificial opening into the stomach known as a stoma. They are commonly surgically inserted endoscopically through the abdominal…
