Pediatric Guidelines

Miscellaneous

Infant and standard scales

Infant formula and oral rehydrating solutions

Heating source (may be met by infrared lamps or overhead warmer)

Towel rolls/blanket rolls or equivalent

Pediatric restraining devices

Resuscitation board

Sterile linen (available within hospital for burn care)

Specialized pediatric trays

Tube thoracotomy with water seal drainage capability

Lumbar puncture (spinal needle sizes 20-, 22-, and 25-gauge)

Urinary catheterization with pediatric Foley catheters (sizes 5 to 16 Fr)

Obstetric pack

Newborn kit

Umbilical vessel cannulation supplies

Meconium aspirator

Venous cutdown

Surgical airway kit [may include any of the following items: tracheostomy tray, cricothyrotomy tray, ETJV (needle jet)]

Fracture management

Cervical immobilization equipment (sizes child to adult)

[Many types of cervical immobilization devices are available. These include wedges and collars. The type of device chosen depends on local preference and policies and procedures. Whatever device is chosen should be stocked in sizes to fit infants, children, adolescents, and adults. The use of sandbags to meet this requirement is discouraged because they may cause injury if the patient has to be turned.]

Extremity splints

Femur splints (child and adult sizes)

Desirable equipment and supplies

Medical photography capability