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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…