We have skill sheets and training videos for common emergency care health conditions and procedures. The skill sheets are for nurses and clinicians who work with and care for children in Queensland emergency care departments.
Some videos have been made by partners of QPEC and endorsed for use by the creator/author and the Emergency Care of Children Working Group.
The skill sheets are designed as a guide. Always work within the scope of practice of your role.
Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) basics
| Topic | Video | Skill sheet |
|---|---|---|
Anatomical differences in paediatrics | Not applicable | |
Nursing intervention basics | Not applicable | |
Nursing orientation | Not applicable | |
Primary survey | ||
Rapid assessment |
Airway
| Topic | Video | Skill sheet |
|---|---|---|
Adrenaline (epinephrine) in Anaphylaxis | Not applicable | |
Adrenaline (epinephrine) use in Croup or Stridor | Not applicable | |
Airway manoeuvres | Not applicable | |
Closed Circuit Endotracheal Tube Suction | Not applicable | |
CICO - Cannula Cricothyroidotomy | Not applicable | |
CICO - Scalpel Cricothyroidotomy | Not applicable | |
Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Suctioning - Closed Suction | Not applicable | |
Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Suctioning - Open Suction | Not applicable | |
Endotracheal tube taping (ETT) | ||
Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) | ||
Nasopharyngeal suctioning | ||
Oropharyngeal airway (OPA) | ||
Tracheostomy Securing Device Change Procedure | Not applicable | |
Tracheostomy Stoma Care Procedure | Not applicable | |
Tracheostomy Suctioning Procedure | Not applicable | |
Tracheostomy Tube Change Procedure | Not applicable |
Breathing
| Topic | Video | Skill sheet |
|---|---|---|
Bag valve mask (BVM) ventilation | ||
Bronchiolitis | Not applicable | |
Croup | Not applicable | |
Hamilton ventilator | Not applicable | |
Nasal high flow therapy (NHFT) | ||
Neopuff Ventilation | Not applicable | |
Preschool wheeze | ||
Respiratory assessment | ||
T-piece ventilation with an anaesthetic bag | Not applicable |
Circulation
| Topic | Video | Skill sheet |
|---|---|---|
Accessing a totally implanted venous port device (TIVPD) | ||
Adrenaline (epinephrine) in Cardiac Arrest | Not applicable | |
Adrenaline (epinephrine) use in Shock | Not applicable | |
Cardiovascular assessment | Not applicable | |
Deaccessing a totally implanted venous port device (TIVPD) | ||
Electrocardiogram (ECG) – child | Not applicable | |
Electrocardiogram (ECG) – neonate and infant | Not applicable | |
Hydration assessment | ||
Intravenous (IV) fluid bolus | ||
Intravenous (IV) maintenance fluids | ||
Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion | ||
Obtaining blood samples from a central venous access device (CVAD) | ||
Oral trial of fluids | Not applicable | |
Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) Taping | Not applicable | |
Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) Care | Not applicable | |
Rapid rehydration |
Disability
| Topic | Video | Skill sheet |
|---|---|---|
Lumbar puncture: Infant holding | ||
Neurological assessment | ||
Obtaining a blood glucose level (BGL) | Not applicable | |
Obtaining a capillary blood gas sample | Not applicable | |
Pain assessment | Not applicable |
Exposure
| Topic | Video | Skill sheet |
|---|---|---|
Burns cleansing | ||
Burns dressing – Acticoat™ | ||
Burns dressing – hands | Not applicable | |
Burns dressing – Mepilex® Ag | ||
Rashes in children |
Family and further investigation
| Topic | Video | Skill sheet |
|---|---|---|
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) | Not applicable | |
Clean catch urine | Not applicable | |
Family centred care and communication | Not applicable | |
Keeping infants and children safe in hospital | Not applicable | |
Observations in infants and children | Not applicable | |
Vomiting Care Pathway & Gastro Pack | Not applicable |
Medication resources
| Topic | Video | Skill sheet |
|---|---|---|
Intramuscular (IM) injection | ||
Intranasal (IN) medication administration | Not applicable | |
Medication resources for paediatrics | Not applicable | |
Laceraine ® Application | Not applicable | |
Salbutamol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) | ||
Sucrose 24% | Not applicable |
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