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 |
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Duration | 200 hrs |
Certification | AST - ALCALA |
Ranking | Paediatrics |