Article: Emergency management of tracheostomy problems in children

Children with tracheostomies can be more prone to respiratory infections and may have co-morbidities that increase hospital attendance.  This article provides a good overview of the basics - the reasons a child has one, the different parts of the tracheostomy tube, the different types, what should be checked on a daily basis and what to do in an emergency.

Ross, E. & Stephenson, K. 2019. Fifteen minute consultation: Emergency management of tracheostomy problems in children.   Archives of Diseases in Childhood: Education & Practice. 104 (4) p 189 - 194.

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Book: Children and young people's nursing skills at a glance

Aimed at both student nurses and newly qualified nurses, the book provides up to date evidence based information on a wide range of clinical skills required by children's nurses.  Each clinical skills is covered by a two page spread with colour illustrations and clear informative text.  The book is divided into 16 areas including:  principles of assessment, communication, drug calculations and administration, respiratory care, gastrointestinal care, and neurological assessment.

Gormley Fleming, E. & Martin D. 2018.  Children and Young People's Nursing Skills at a Glance.  Wiley.

This book is on order and expected to be available from 8th March 2018

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[Article] How to perform a tracheostomy dressing and inner cannula change.

A clinical skills article in the "How to" series, it describes the preparation and equipment, procedure and evidence base for performing a tracheostomy dressing and tube change.

Credland, N. (2016) How to perform a tracheostomy dressing and inner cannula change.  Nursing Standard, 30 (30) p 34-36.

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[Article] Methylnaltrexone for opioid induced constipation in patient at end of life.

An overview of the use of Methylnaltrexone, written by nursing staff from the Advanced Care Team at the Children's Hospital, Philadelphia.  The article covers first line pharmacologic options, and then the use of methlynaltrexone; adminstration routes, dosage, and nursing considerations.

Santucci, G. & Battista V. 2015.  Methylnaltrexone for opioid induced constipation in patient at end of life.  International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 21 (6) p 162-164

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[DVD] Paediatric trachestomy and management

Produced by Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Trusts, the DVD discusses and demonstrates all aspects of caring for a child with a tracheostomy.

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[E-Book] The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Paediatric Clinical Nursing Practices

The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children's Nursing Practices is an evidenced-based manual of practical skills in children's nursing.  It encompasses all aspects of children's nursing from the most basic aspects of everyday practice to advanced practice in high dependency and intensive care to provide a comprehensive resource for all qualified nurses, students, and other health-care professionals involved in caring for children, both in the hospital and the community setting.

MacQueen, S., Bruce, E. A. & Gibson, F. 2012.  The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Paediatric Clinical Nursing Practices.  Wiley-Blackwell.

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