Underwater seal drain
34 Underwater seal drain Underwater seal drain overview Intra-pleural chest drains are used to treat a child with a collection of fluid or air in the pleural space. This may…
Tracheostomy care
32 Tracheostomy care Tracheostomy care overview What is a tracheostomy? A tracheostomy is an opening in the trachea, held open by a tracheostomy tube. Children who require a tracheostomy cannot…
Oxygen administration
30 Oxygen administration Oxygen administration overview Oxygen is frequently administered to infants and children in the hospital setting as part of the management of acute and chronic illness. Safe practice…
Intravenous fluid administration
26 26Intravenous fluid administration Intravenous fluid administration overview The changing of the intravenous fluid bag and administration sets must be done following the aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) and as per…
Inhaled drug administration
24 Inhaled drug administration Inhaled drug administration overview The inhaled route of drug administration is widely accepted as being the optimal way of giving drugs, such as corticosteroids and bronchodilators…
Pulse oximetry
20 Pulse oximetry Pulse oximetry overview Pulse oximetry is one of the most commonly used modalities to assess and monitor the respiratory status of infants and children. It is non-invasive…
Blood glucose monitoring
18 Blood glucose monitoring Blood glucose monitoring overview What is being tested? Glucose is a simple sugar, which is the main source of energy for the body. The carbohydrates we…
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…
