Procedures can be invasive and uncomfortable. For children, this can, at times, be challenging and scary. In this episode, we chat with Stacey Richards from the RCH Procedural Holding Committee and Emma McDonald from the RCH Comfort Kids team. Stacey and Emma discuss procedural holding for children and provide some useful tips for ensuring children and comfortable and safe during procedures.
Resources:
For families (SR): Kids Health Information : About Kids Health Information (rch.org.au)
Comfort Kids : For kids (rch.org.au) RCH TV : Be Positive (B+)
For clinicians (EM): Clinical Guidelines (Nursing) : Procedure Management Guideline (rch.org.au)
https://educationhubcwte.podbean.com/mf/play/q3ktap/show_13278_episode_923768.mp3 Podcasts : Essential Ethics (rch.org.au)
https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/
For up to date information from the Procedural Holding Committee:
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