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Venepuncture and cannulation on infants and children
1School of Health Studies, University of Portsmouth, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Hants.
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Children
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Invasive Procedures
- Child Health
Background:
- Venepuncture is a common invasive procedure in pediatric care.
- Ensuring minimal physical and emotional distress for children and families is paramount.
- Children's nurses play a crucial role in managing this procedure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role and responsibilities of children's nurses in preparing children for venepuncture.
- To explore the anatomical and physiological factors influencing blood sampling in pediatric patients.
- To provide recommendations for nurses in an expanded role during venepuncture and cannulation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on pediatric venepuncture.
- Analysis of anatomical and physiological considerations for blood sampling in infants and children.
- Examination of the pediatric nurse's role in procedure preparation and execution.
Main Results:
- Children's nurses are integral to minimizing harm during venepuncture.
- Understanding pediatric anatomy and physiology optimizes blood sampling.
- Nurses require specific training for an expanded role in pediatric venepuncture and cannulation.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric venepuncture can be performed safely with appropriate nursing preparation and execution.
- Anatomical and physiological knowledge is essential for pediatric blood sampling.
- Recommendations are provided to support nurses in their expanded role for pediatric venepuncture and cannulation.
Abstract:
This commonly performed invasive procedure should cause no physical or emotional harm to the child and family. The role and responsibility of children's nurses in the preparation of children for venepuncture and the actual procedure are examined. Anatomical and physiological considerations of blood sampling rationalise the procedure for venepuncture and cannulation of infants and children. Considerations and recommendations are presented on the role of the children's nurse in this expanded role.