Recovery Care of Children

Designed to complement the M&K Anaesthetic & Recovery Care 3 day course which is also accredited by British Anaesthetics & Recovery Nurses Association.

Essential and popular one-day course for theatre professionals involved in the perioperative care of children.

Course Content

Anatomical and physiological differences
Assessment and clinical monitoring
Airway management
Cardiac arrhythmia causes and management
Paediatric basic life support, the latest Resuscitation Council guidelines
Temperature control
Fluid replacement and management
Drug calculations; post-operative pain management
Psychological care of patients and their parents in recovery
The needs of different age groups
Legal responsibilities and a review of current legislation

Aims/Outcomes