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CWTE: Neonatal Pain - Management of Pain in the Neonate (PART 2)

In this episode we are joined by Bianca Devsam, Clinical Neonatal Research Nurse Consultant at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse here at The Royal Children’s Hospital. This episode is the second part of a series on neonatal pain. In the previous episode we discussed assessment. Today we will be sharing simple but effective strategies that can be implemented in any clinical setting with a particular focus on procedural pain.Reduce your infant's pain during newborn blood tests - YouTubeBreastfeed to minimize vaccination pain - 2 months - YouTube

CWTE: Neonatal Pain - Assessment of Pain in the Neonate (PART 1)

In this episode we are joined by Bianca Devsam, Clinical Neonatal Research Nurse Consultant at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse here at The Royal Children’s Hospital. We will be discussing the unique nature of neonatal pain and Bianca sharing some tools and strategies clinicians can apply to their own practice.Next episode will cover the management of neonatal pain.

CWTE: Care of the Paediatric Patient in Recovery/PACU

Caring for a child as they emerge for surgery and anaesthesia can be both rewarding and challenging. Join us as we discuss the care of the child in Recovery/PACU with Lauren Jorgensen Clinical Support Nurse and Jake Lirosi Associate Unit Manager of PACU at RCH.

CWTE: Teddy Bear Hospital

Play is an important way for children to learn about hospitalisation and reduce fears and anxieties. We talk with student coordinators of the Teddy Bear Hospital program about the origins of the program, the events they run, and how this program benefits children, parents/guardians and students alike.

CWTE: Asthma Guidelines for Adolescents

The way we treat asthma in adolescents needs to change. In this episode we discuss recent evidence and updated asthma guidelines for adolescents, how we can use them and help families to make the change.

CWTE: Wheeled mobility for DMD

Wheeled devices for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) should be considered early. In this episode we chat with Justine Adams, a Physiotherapist, about the aim of wheeled mobility, what this looks like as DMD progresses and tips for discussing these mobility devices with families.The Education Hub has a new podcast show, Teach Think Treat. The show focuses on clinical education in a busy clinical setting. The first episode will air Friday the 18th of March, with our new host Steve Lacey, talking about teaching and learning with students on clinical placement at the RCH.

CWTE: Medical radiation and scatter

Radiation is a big part of some Medical Imaging examinations and procedures and comes with its own risks. This episode features RCH Radiation Safety Officer and Medical Physicist, Amanda Perdomo, as well as Senior Radiographer, Stacey McMahon. Amanda and Stacey give us a brief rundown of radiation, its risks and talk about an investigation they did on when they should use those heavy lead aprons.

CWTE: Nitrous Oxide and it’s use in procedural sedation

Today we are chatting to Emma McDonald. Emma is a Clinical Nurse Consultant with the RCH Comfort Kids Program.We will discuss the use of Nitrous Oxide in procedural sedation.

CWTE: Calf length management for DMD

In this episode we chat with Kate Carroll, a physiotherapist, about the importance of calf length management in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). We discuss how to measure calf range and the management of this including stretches and night ankle foot orthosis (AFOs).

CWTE: Physical activity in DMD

In this episode Rachel Kennedy, a physiotherapist, discusses the benefits and precautions for children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) participating in physical activity. She also provides examples of safe physical activities and strategies for therapists working with children with DMD.

CWTE: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) explained

In this episode we discuss what health professionals should know about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Kate Carroll, a physiotherapist, talks about the cause, clinical signs and treatments for DMD.

CWTE: Role of an Audiologist in paediatric healthcare

We chat with Angela McIlroy, an audiologist, about what an audiologist does, how they complete a hearing test with children and the role of hearing in language development.

CWTE: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

In this episode we talk with a sleep scientist about Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). We discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment of OSA as well as learning what a sleep study measures and why sleep scientists mainly work at night.

CWTE: Comfort Kids

The Comfort Kids team at the RCH work to minimise pain and distress for children undergoing procedures. Today we are joined by Clinical Nurse Consultant, Emma McDonald who will talk us through the Comfort Kids service and offer some insight into the role all of us as clinicians play in ensuring children have the best possible experience while receiving medical care.

CWTE: Supporting entry to practice nursing students

Preceptors play a crucial part in the development of our future nurses. It is both a challenging and rewarding role. In this episode we are joined by Danica Van Den Dungen a Clinical Nurse Educator at the RCH. Danica will share her experience as coordinator of the Nursing Entry to Practice Program and offer her insights into the key attributes of a successful preceptor as well as some tips on dealing with tricky situations.

CWTE: Role of allied health in developmental assessments

In this episode we talk with an Audiologist, a Dietitian and an Occupational Therapist about their role in the assessment of a child with developmental delay. We discuss why a hearing test is often the starting point of a developmental assessment, what feeding issues can present like and the importance of timely referral to health professionals.

CWTE: Emergence Delirium

When children are waking from a general anaesthetic they can experience emergence delirium. We discuss this delirium with Tania Ramos, a clinical nurse specialist in the RCH recovery unit. We will also explore what it can look like, the management and how to support the child and their family.

CWTE: Physical activity in paediatric oncology

Keeping children and adolescents moving during and after their cancer treatment is very important. We will be discussing physical activity in paediatric oncology with Claire Laurie, a Physiotherapist in the RCH Oncology team, and Sarah Grimshaw, a Physiotherapist who is completing her Doctorate in new ways to promote physical activity for children with cancer.

CWTE: Children’s Pain Management Service

Sueann Penrose is a Clinical Nurse Consultant with the Children’s Pain Management Service at The Royal Children’s Hospital. Join us as she discusses their service and the challenges associated with delivering appropriate pain management to children.

CWTE: COVID-19 vaccination in children

In today’s podcast we hear from Sonja Elia, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing lead for ambulatory services and Unit Manager of the Immunisation Service at the Royal Children’s Hospital. We discuss the work she has undertaken with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the COVID-19 vaccination in children.