Description

Addressed to:

Doctors, Nurses, Physicians, Kinesiologists

Content


 

Topic I. Transport of critically ill paediatric patients (5.3 Hours)

Introduction

Organisation of an inter-hospital transport system

Phases of transport

Intra-hospital transport

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic II. Reception of the at-risk newborn, transfer and admission to the Neonatal Unit (5.3 Hours)

Introduction

Resuscitation in the delivery room

Newborn reception

Neonatal transport

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic III. Critical patient assessment systems (4.6 Hours)

Introduction

Severity assessment systems

Treatment intensity assessment systems

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic IV. Sedation and analgesia in the critically ill patient (5.3 Hours)

Analgesia

Sedation

Analgesic and sedative techniques

Sedation and analgesia in special situations

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic V. Oxygen therapy (9.2 Hours)

Introduction

Indications for oxygen therapy

Oxygen delivery devices

Artificial airways

Humidification

Monitoring of oxygen therapy

Complications of oxygen therapy

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia and risk of oxygen toxicity

Retinopathy of prematurity (R.O P.)

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic VI. Thermoregulation (4.6 Hours)

Introduction

Newborn chilling syndrome

Hyperthermia

Arthropods

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic VII. Respiratory physiotherapy (10.7 Hours)

Introduction

Anatomo-physiological memory of the respiratory system

Objectives of respiratory physiotherapy

Postural drainage

Percussion

Vibrations

Cough

Respiratory physiotherapy in neonatology

Children's tolerance to physiotherapy and the dangers of respiratory physiotherapy

Aerosol therapy and tracheobronchial suctioning

Family learning of respiratory physiotherapy techniques

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic VIII. Tracheobronchial Aspiration (4.6 Hours)

Introduction

Clinical manifestations

Treatment

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic IX. Bronchoalveolar lavage (4.6 Hours)

Introduction

Bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage (BALF)

Non-bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic X. Thoracentesis (5.3 Hours)

Introduction

General

Indications

Nursing technique and care

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XI. Pleural Drainage (4.6 Hours)

Introduction

Contraindications and complications of pleural drainage

Nursing management and care in thoracic drainage

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XII. Intubation techniques (9.9 Hours)

Introduction

Anatomical variations of the airway in the paediatric patient

Airway management of the paediatric patient without foreseeable difficulty

Emergency airway management

Cardio-respiratory arrest

Patient with acute respiratory failure

Management of the asthmatic patient-status asthmaticus

Airway management for whiplash trauma

Seizure patients, intoxicated patients and specific pathologies of paediatric patients

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XIII. Tracheostomy (7.6 Hours)

Introduction

Laryngeal dyspnoea

Tracheostomy technique

Tracheostomy tubes

Emergency tracheostomies

Post-operative care

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XIV. Respiratory Monitoring (8.4 Hours)

Introduction

Monitoring with non-invasive techniques

Blood gas monitoring (non-invasive method)

Pulse oximetry

Monitoring with invasive techniques

Intra-arterial pressure monitoring

Central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring

Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XV. Mechanical Ventilation (12.2 Hours)

Anatomical and functional recall

Description of a respirator

Mechanical ventilation methods

Starting parameters for mechanical ventilation

Continuous Pressure Airway Distension Pressure (CPAP)

Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation (IPP)

Parameters to be taken into account during mechanical ventilation

Complications of MVI

Sedation and adaptation to mechanical ventilation

Mismatch of mechanical ventilation

Withdrawal of mechanical ventilation

High-frequency ventilation

The role of nursing in the mechanically ventilated child

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XVI. Cutaneous cannulation of central venous lines (6.1 Hours)

Preliminary considerations

Axillary vein cannulation

Subclavian vein cannulation

Internal jugular vein cannulation

Femoral vein cannulation

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XVII. Umbilical Vessel Cannulation (7.6 Hours)

Introduction

Anatomical and physiological reminder of the umbilical cord

Instruments and material necessary for cannulation

Umbilical artery cannulation technique

Umbilical vein cannulation technique

Usefulness of umbilical catheterisation

Complications and warning signs of umbilical catheterisation

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XVIII. Pericardiocentesis (6.9 Hours)

Introduction

Aetiology of pericardial effusion

Patient preparation

Procedure

Post-operative surveillance

Complications

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XIX. Nasogastric suction and gastric lavage (4.6 Hours)

Nasogastric catheterisation

Gastric lavage

Gastric drainage

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XX. Punctures to collect cerebrospinal fluid (5.3 Hours)

Introduction

Lumbar puncture

Cisternal puncture

Intraventricular puncture

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXI. Paracentesis (4.6 Hours)

Introduction

Paracentesis technique

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

 

Topic XXII. Suprapubic Puncture (3.1 Hours)

Introduction

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXIII. Bladder catheterisation (7.6 Hours)

Introduction

Types of bladder catheterisation

Technique

Probe irrigation

Obtaining a urine sample for culture

Bladder catheter maintenance

Change and removal of bladder catheter

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXIV. Poisoning (7.6 Hours)

Introduction

Treatment of poisoning

Evacuation of the toxic

Neutralisation

Elimination

Extrarenal clearance and haemodialysis

Peritoneal dialysis, haemoperfusion, plasmapheresis and exchange transfusion

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXV. Peritoneal dialysis (6.1 Hours)

Introduction

Historical developments

Peritoneal dialysis regimens

Acute peritoneal dialysis (APD)

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Subject XXVI. Bandages and immobilisations (5.3 Hours)

Introduction

Classification of bandages

Bandages in plaster casts

Bandaging as a method of immobilisation

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXVII. Haemostasis techniques (6.9 Hours)

Introduction

Epistaxis

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Haemoptysis

External skin haemorrhages

Haemorrhages due to blood dyscrasias

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Theme XXVIII. Transfusion therapy (8.4 Hours)

Introduction

General

Clinical pictures suggestive of transfusion therapy

Blood components and their indications

Standards for blood collection

Tests required for blood transfusion

Methodology to be followed to infuse a transfusion with the least possible risk

Adverse effects of blood transfusion

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXIX. Water and electrolyte therapy (9.2 Hours)

Water regulation

Water balance regulation

Distribution of liquids in the compartments

Sodium regulation

Potassium regulation

Fluid and electrolyte requirements

Pathophysiology

Water and electrolyte disturbances. Clinical entities

Treatment of dehydration. Fluid therapy

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXX. Drugs in emergency paediatrics (8.4 Hours)

Drugs in paediatric emergency medicine (alphabetically from A-B)

Drugs in paediatric emergency medicine (alphabetical C)

Drugs in paediatric emergency medicine (from D-E)

Drugs in paediatric emergency medicine (from F-G)

Drugs in paediatric emergency medicine (from H-I)

Drugs in paediatric emergency medicine (from L-M)

Drugs in emergency paediatrics (from N-O)

Drugs in paediatric emergency medicine (from P-R)

Drugs in paediatric emergency medicine (from S-U)

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Additional information

Country

Chile

Duration

200 hrs

Certification

AST - ALCALA

Ranking

Paediatrics

Documentation