ATS GUIDELINES Bundle

Pediatric Chronic Home Ventilation

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10 Management Demonstrate the appropriate technique for draining tubing in the ventilator circuit, down and away from child Demonstrate the ability to keep battery-operated back-up equipment charged and ready for use Demonstrate how to charge batteries for ventilators Demonstrate how to connect and use the external battery for the ventilator if applicable Verbalize understanding of the approximate battery life for each piece of equipment Infection control practices Caregivers should be able to: Demonstrate infection control practices as they relate to the plan of care Demonstrate proper hand-washing technique Demonstrate proper disposal of contaminated material Demonstrate how to clean and disinfect reusable medical supplies Medications Caregivers should be able to: Identify the dosage and frequency of all medications required by the child Explain the indications and side effects of medications Demonstrate the ability to prepare and administer medications correctly Oxygen Caregivers should be able to: Demonstrate the proper care and use of home oxygen delivery equipment (e.g., cylinders, concentrators) Verbalize the safety issues related to use of oxygen in the home (risk of fire with smoking, open flames, flammable products near the oxygen, or close proximity to heat sources) Demonstrate understanding of when and how oxygen should be used for the patient Table 3. Suggested Educational Objectives for Family and Professional Caregivers of Children Requiring Home Mechanical Ventilation a (cont'd)

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