Traction Care
Traction Care CLINICAL GUIDELINES The registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or orthopedic technician (where applicable) is responsible for daily care needs of the child in traction. Weights may…
Vital Signs: Temperature
Vital Signs: Temperature CLINICAL GUIDELINES A registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), or healthcare prescriber may take temperatures. When the temperature is taken by the…
Vision Screening
Vision Screening CLINICAL GUIDELINES Vision screening may be performed by physicians, optometrists, ophthalmologist, nurses, and other professionals certified in vision screening in accordance with state laws. All children should receive…
Warming Devices, Use of
Warming Devices, Use of CLINICAL GUIDELINES Use of selected warming devices to maintain the child’s temperature may be implemented by the registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). Use…
Ventriculostomy Drain, Assisting in Placement and Care of
Ventriculostomy Drain, Assisting in Placement and Care of CLINICAL GUIDELINES Placement and removal of an external ventriculostomy device (EVD) is an invasive procedure performed by a physician. The registered nurse…
Seizure Precautions
Seizure Precautions CLINICAL GUIDELINES A registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) may institute seizure precautions. An RN is responsible for closely monitoring the child’s…
Wound Care
Wound Care CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber orders wound care. Optimally, specific written directions are given for the type of cleansing solution, topical antimicrobial or antiseptic agent, dressing material, and…
Vital Signs: Blood Pressure
Vital Signs: Blood Pressure CLINICAL GUIDELINES A registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) may measure blood pressure (BP). When the BP is taken by…
Range-of-Motion Exercises
Range-of-Motion Exercises CLINICAL GUIDELINES A registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physical therapist (PT), or physical therapy technician may complete range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. ROM exercises are used when all…
Newborn Care: Immediate Needs of the Stable Newborn
Newborn Care: Immediate Needs of the Stable Newborn CLINICAL GUIDELINES Care of the stable newborn is delivered in the room of the recovering mother or in the newborn nursery by…
