Pediatric nursing
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Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation by way of a mask, commonly known as BiPAP, has become a widely used procedure to support patients with respiratory failure, both in the chronic and the acute settings. Currently, this mode of ventilation has been extended to the pediatric population. This article focuses on the use of BiPAP in pediatric patients. Its purpose, potential situations for use, mode of functioning, and nursing implications will be discussed.
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical Trial
Infant physiological responses to noxious stimuli of circumcision with anesthesia and analgesia.
To compare the efficacy of dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB) and eutectic mixture of local anesthetic (EMLA) for attenuation of neonatal pain during circumcision. ⋯ There is a trend toward better pain control with the DPNB as compared to EMLA.
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Stress-point intervention by Nurses (SPIN) is a research-based intervention that can be used to assist families whose child has a chronic condition and is repeatedly hospitalized. The intervention addresses attendant family stressors, tasks, and concerns. SPIN incorporates parent-nurse contact before admission, during hospitalization, and after discharge. ⋯ Both studies found that families receiving SPIN interventions had better parental coping and family functioning, and there was less developmental regression in the child after hospitalization. SPIN can be used by nurses having experience working with families and children. A self-directed learning program assists with understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of SPIN.