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Treating abdominal pain in young people
Grace McVeigh1, Pauline Cardwell
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast.
Summary
Pediatric abdominal pain requires careful assessment and monitoring. Children's nursing students can assist in emergency departments (EDs) by providing skilled care for young patients with these symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Abdominal pain is a frequent pediatric complaint, posing diagnostic challenges for healthcare providers.
- Effective management necessitates accurate assessment, thorough investigation, and vital sign monitoring to rule out serious conditions.
- Utilizing self-reporting tools can improve communication with children who struggle to express their symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the care of pediatric patients presenting with abdominal pain in emergency departments (EDs).
- To highlight the potential role of children's nursing students in managing these cases within busy EDs.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was used to illustrate the care process.
- Discussion focuses on the assessment and management strategies for pediatric abdominal pain.
- The article emphasizes the skills and knowledge of nursing students in pediatric care.
Main Results:
- The case study demonstrates the complexities in diagnosing and treating pediatric abdominal pain.
- Nursing students possess the necessary competencies to effectively care for pediatric patients in emergency settings.
- Integration of nursing students can enhance ED capacity and patient care.
Conclusions:
- Children's nursing students are valuable assets in busy emergency departments for managing pediatric abdominal pain.
- Their involvement can improve the efficiency and quality of care for young patients.
- Further integration of nursing students in EDs is recommended for pediatric care.
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