Class Information
Care of the Pediatric Surgical Patient
Speaker: John Wolford RN, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Recovery Room
Upon completion of this program the participant will be able to:
- Describe methods to prepare children and their parents for surgery
- Optimize the patient environment for safety
- Manage pediatric pain using validated pain tools
- Perform a comprehensive pre and post-operative assessment
Pediatric Emergencies
Speaker: Krista Chavez RN, BSN UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Emergency Department
Upon completion of this program the participant will be able to:
- Recognize signs of decompensation in the pediatric patient
- Identify risk factors for decompensation
- Manage care of the pediatric patient in shock
Pediatric Emergency Skills
Speaker: Charles Hood RN, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Transport Team
Upon completion of this program the participant will be able to:
- Practice placement and use of vascular access devices for pediatric emergencies
- Practice use and administration of emergency drugs for pediatric resuscitation
- Manage the pediatric airway