Paediatric Nursing

Positioning and restraining children during medical procedures is essential for safety, accuracy, and emotional comfort. The goal is to…

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the trachea to enable the patient to breath. This artificial airway may…

Thoracentesis refers to the puncture by needle through the chest wall into the pleural space for the purpose of removing pleural fluid.…

Play Therapy: Play is the universal language of children. It is one of the most important forms of communication and can be an effective…

Surgical dressing is a sterile protective covering, applied to a surgical wound/incision using aseptic techniques with or without medication.…

Pediatric eye care is essential for ensuring healthy vision development and early detection of conditions that could impact learning,…

Body cooling in pediatrics, also known as therapeutic hypothermia, is a specialized intervention used primarily for newborns with…

Bathing in pediatrics is more than just hygiene—it’s a chance to assess skin integrity, promote comfort, and support bonding, especially in…

Ear care in Pediatrics requires a gentle, preventive approach to avoid injury and infection. Here’s a concise guide to pediatric ear care…

Maintaining oral hygiene in pediatrics is essential for preventing dental caries, supporting speech development, and promoting overall health.…

Removal of sutures in pediatric patients requires a gentle, reassuring approach and strict attention to infection control. Indications…

Pre and post operative care in pediatrics requires a child-centered, family-inclusive approach that addresses both physical and emotional…

Cast Application Casts Care: casts are constructed of a hard material (traditionally plaster), which is used to immobilize a bone that has…

Traction is a method of immobilization, which may be used to reduce mobility and to immobilize the fractured part, to align an injured…

Restraints are the measures used to limit the child’s ability to move around freely or reach normal body parts. Types of Restraints…

An exchange blood transfusion is a medical treatment in which aphaeresis is used to remove one person’s RBCs or platelets and replace…

Gastric lavage in pediatrics—also known as stomach wash—is a procedure used to remove toxic substances from a child’s stomach, typically after…

A blood transfusion is the introduction of whole blood or blood components into the venous circulation. Indications Infants: Children:…

Abdominal paracentesis in pediatrics is a procedure used to remove fluid (ascites) from the peritoneal cavity for diagnostic or therapeutic…

Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method allowing the monitoring of patient’s oxygen saturation. Indications Equipment Needed Sites for…

Mechanical ventilation can be defined as the technique through which gas is moved toward and from the lung through an external device…