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Recognition of the Deteriorating Child

a review

The lecture duration is 18min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Kylie Davies
Clinical Nurse Educator in Paediatric ICU, University of Notre Dame Australia
Lecture Summary

The lecture on “Recognition of the Deteriorating Child” presents a systematic method for the clinical assessment of the paediatric patient. The systematic approach highlights the difference between paediatric and adult assessment due to the difference in paediatric physiology.

Target Audience

Critical Care Nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Describe a systematic approach to assess a paediatric patient
  • Appreciate the physiology of the paediatric airway
  • Discuss strategies to implement into practice

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