Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PAMSCP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the clinical indications, techniques, and evidence-based practices for suctioning in pediatric patients with artificial airways.
Recognize the potential risks, safety concerns, and lack of supporting evidence for the routine use of normal saline instillation during pediatric airway suctioning.
Recall the goals, contraindications, and proper sequence for performing manual chest physiotherapy (CPT) in pediatric patients.
Outline:
Section 1: Suctioning in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric Suctioning
Considerations for Pediatric Suctioning
Risks and Safety Considerations
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Quick Check
Evidence-Based Practice
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Normal Saline Instillation in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric Normal Saline Instillation
Understanding NS Instillation
Risks and Safety Considerations
Quick Check
Research Findings
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Evidence-Based Practice
Bias Against Children With Medical Complexity
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Manual Chest Physiotherapies (CPT) in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric Manual Chest Physiotherapy
Pediatric Airway Clearance Therapies
Quick Check
Manual Chest Physiotherapy
Risks and Safety Considerations
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Quick Check
Evidence-Based Practice
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College in New York. Stephanie is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and a former PALS instructor. She has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience with expertise in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children’s Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Rebecca Hall, BSRT
Rebecca has been an RRT for almost 10 years and is training to be an ECMO specialist. She has worked in every area of the hospital, from high-risk Labor and Delivery, NICU, PICU, and Pediatric CICU to Adult Medical ICU and Adult ER.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.