Care of the Pediatric Surgical Patient

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