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P e d i a t r i c s / P I C U 
S k i l l s  C h e c k l i s t

Level of Proficiency:

1. Can function independently

2. Experienced but may need review

3. Limited or no experience

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MEDICATION

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RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

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Unit Dose

       

Obtaining Blood Gases

    

Administration of Subcutaneous meds

        

Heel Stick (capillary )

    

Administration of IV Drip meds

        

Assessment of breath sounds

    

Administration of IV Push meds

       

Care of Infant/Child With:

          

Administration of IM meds

        

ARDS

    

Administration of Oral meds

        

Chest tubes

    

Calculation of Pediatric Dosage

        

Near SIDS

    

Knowledge of incompatibilities, inter-

        

Near-Drowning

    

actions, and side effects

              

Pneumonia

    

INTERVENOUS THERAPY

              

Cystic Fibrosis

    

Arterial Blood Gases (obtain samples)

       

Asthma

    

Arterial Blood Gases (Interpretation)

        

Epiglottis

    

CVP Monitoring

        

Croup

    

CVP Dressing Changes

        

Broncho-Pulmonary Dysplasia

   

Care of Cutdown

        

(BPD)

    

Hanging Blood and Blood Products

        

PRECAUTIONS

          

Heparin Locks

        

Sterile Dressing Changes

    

Initiating IV Line

        

Wound and Skin Isolation

    

Intracath Insertion

        

Respiratory Isolation

    

IV Hyperalimentation

       

Enteric Isolation

    

Intralipid Infusion

        

Reverse Isolation

    

Infusion pumps

        

Regular Isolation

    

Discontinuing Peripheral IV’s

        

CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS

          

Discontinuing Subclavin IV’s

        

Use of Palpation

    

Regulating IV’s

       

Use of Doppler

    

Mixing IV’s

        

Blood Pressure

    

Assessment of Patency/Site

        

Assessment of heart sounds

    

RESPIRATORY THERAPY

              

Assessment of Perfusion

   

Oral Suctioning

       

Assessment of Pulses

    

Nasal Suctioning

        

Assist with exchange Transfusion

   

Pharynx Suctioning

        

Interpretation of EKG rhythmstrips

    

Ventilators

        

Preparation of Emergency Drugs

   

Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning

        

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of

   

Endotracheal Tubes

        

Child

    

Chest tubes

        

Resuscitation of Infant

    

Ventilation with Ambu Bag

        

Cardio-Pulmonary

    

Use of O2 Mask

        

Cardiac Monitor

    

Use of Nasal Cannula

       

Apnea Monitor

    

Use of Croup Tent

        

OTHER PROBLEMS

          

Use of Oxyhood

        

Care of Child/Infant with:

          

Breath Sounds

        

Post tonsillectomy

   

NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS

              

Dying Child/Infant

    

Assessment of Level of Consciousness

       

Diabetes Mellitus

    

Assessment of Fontanels

        

Diabetic Acidosis

    

Assessment of Pupils size and

        

Child Abuse

    

Response

              

Failure to Thrive

    

Assist with Lumbar Puncture

        

Cleft Palate

    

Application of Splints

        

Care of Juvenile Suicidal Patients

   

ICP Monitoring

        

Use of Hyper/Hypothermia Blanket

    

Care of Infant/Child with:

              

Use of Isolette

   

Seizures

                    

Febrile Seizures

                    

Reye’s Syndrome

                    

Meningitis

                      

V-P Shunt