Pediatric Nursing Procedure

Contents
SECTION 1 BASIC NURSING PROCEDURES
1. Physical Assessment 3
2. Measurement of Weight, Length and Height 7
3. Recording Vital Signs 10
4. Collection of Specimen 15
5. Restraints 19
6. Baby Bath 22
7. Ryle’s Tube Insertion/Feeding and Removal 25
8. Spoon and Katori Feeding 30
9. Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy Feeding 32
10. Oral Medication 34
11. Intravenous Infusion 36
12. Intravenous Injection 40
13. Intramuscular Injection 43
14. Steam Inhalation 46
15. Endotracheal Suctioning 48
16. Oxygen Therapy 51
17. Nebulization 60
18. Urinary Catheterization 62
19. Enema 64
20. Care of Baby Under Phototherapy 68
21. Care of Ostomy and Colostomy 71
22. Bowel Wash 74
23. Handwashing 76
24. Management of Breastfeeding 77
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SECTION 2 ADVANCED NURSING PROCEDURES
25. Newborn Assessment 81
26. Care of Child in Incubator 85
27. Care of Baby in Radiant Warmer 88
28. Total Parenteral Nutrition 89
29. Gastric Lavage 91
30. Tracheostomy Care 93
31. Chest Tube Insertion 96
32. Electrocardiogram (ECG) 98
33. Blood Transfusion Therapy 100
34. Lumbar Puncture 103
35. Neonatal Advanced Life Support 106
36. Care of Baby on Ventilator 114
37. Drug Dose Calculations 118
38. Chest Physiotherapy 119
39. Nursing Care of Baby with HIV Positive Mother 124
Appendix-1: Common Drugs used in Pediatrics 126
Appendix-2: Immunization Schedule 151
Appendix-3: Normal Values Tables 152