Best practice approaches to prevent treatment interference in paediatric critical care settings:
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Nursing Intervention Strategies to Prevent Treatment Interference in Children |
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• Establish rapport with child and family • Provide child and family with pertinent information • Provide child with creative and stimulating activities • Attach devices in a way that maintains comfort • Insert devices in locations that do not interfere with natural body movements • Use camouflage that is lightweight and comfortable • Use tape judiciously • Prepare child adequately for stressful procedures • Engage child while carrying out procedures • Offer the child choices • Use guided exploration • Embrace family-centered care • Choose interventions that may prevent treatment interference carefully • Use distraction during stressful procedures |