Pediatric Pulse Oximetry

Presented by Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board and Stephanie Kirk

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This course will cover the proper procedure, patient education, documentation guidelines, and care considerations for Pediatric Pulse Oximetry.

Learning Outcomes

Identify the correct procedure for performing pulse oximetry on a pediatric patient
Describe the essential elements of patient education when performing pulse oximetry on a pediatric patient
Define best-practice documentation for pediatric pulse oximetry
Demonstrate clinical decision-making related to pediatric pulse oximetry

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Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board

The Medbridge Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board ensures the development and maintenance of up-to-date and evidence-based clinical procedures. The review board is composed of leading nurse experts in the field: Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, and Margherita Labson, RN, BSN, MSHSA. The review board is involved in…

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Stephanie Kirk

Stephanie Kirk is a registered nurse and nursing educator with nearly two decades of clinical and academic experience spanning neonatal intensive care, school nursing, urgent care, and prelicensure nursing education. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Western Governors University, where she received an…

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Chapters & learning objectives

1. Introduction

This chapter includes an introduction to pediatric pulse oximetry, information on all of the equipment and previsit preparation needed for this assessment, and recommended infection control policies.

2. Procedure: Pediatric Pulse Oximetry

This chapter will provide a step-by-step procedure guide for pediatric pulse oximetry.

3. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations

This chapter provides tips, precautions, and considerations for performing these skills in the home.

4. Patient and Caregiver Education

This chapter provides information on what education the patient (and caregiver) needs to support self-management of their care.

5. Documentation Guidelines

This chapter provides recommendations on what to note when documenting for pediatric patients receiving pulse oximetry.

6. Conclusion

This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner’s knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.