Urine collection
41 Urine collection Urine collection overview Collecting a urine sample from a child is a fundamental skill for children’s nurse, however, collecting a suitable specimen can be challenging. The urine…
Catheter care
43 Catheter care Catheter care overview Micro-organisms can enter the bladder during the insertion of the catheter or as a result of a catheter being in situ. The chance of…
Insertion of nasogastric and nasojejunal tubes
38 Insertion of nasogastric and nasojejunal tubes Insertion of nasogastric and nasojejunal tubes overview A nasogastric tube (NGT) is a long tube that is passed through the nasal passage, the…
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…
Breastfeeding
36 Breastfeeding Breastfeeding overview Breastfeeding is when the baby is feeding directly at the breast. While it is the biological norm, some mothers do not view breastfeeding as the sociological…
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…
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…
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…
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…
