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…
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…
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…
Nasogastric tube feeding
39 Nasogastric tube feeding Nasogastric tube feeding overview A nasogastric (NG) tube is a polyurethane or silicone tube that is inserted into the stomach via the nasal passage. Orogastric tubes…
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…
Formula feeding
37 Formula feeding Formula feeding overview Formula feeding is generally viewed as the delivery of artificial formula milk via a feeding bottle and teat to the baby. In helping parents…
Non-invasive ventilation
33 Non-invasive ventilation Non-invasive ventilation overview Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is used to provide respiratory support in both the acute and chronic (long-term care) settings in infants and children. The term…
Infant feeding
35 Infant feeding Infant feeding overview Infant feeding is the means of meeting the nutritional needs of the infant so that they may be healthy and happy. The World Health…
Suctioning
31 Suctioning Suctioning overview Normally infants and children have the ability to keep their airways clear of mucus by either coughing, blowing their nose or sneezing. The presence of their…
Arterial blood gas sampling
29 Arterial blood gas sampling Arterial blood gas sampling overview Acid base disturbances are indicators of serious underlying pathology. An arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis can provide vital information for…
