PICU Skills Checklist

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The following is a list of equipment and/or procedures performed in rendering care to patients. Please indicate the level of experience/proficiency with each and, where applicable, the types of equipment and/or systems with which you are familiar.

Use the following KEY as a guideline:
A) Theory Only/No Experience - Didactic instruction only, no hands-on experience.
B) Limited Experience - Knows procedure/has used equipment, but has done so infrequently or not within the last six months.
C) Moderate Experience - Able to demonstrate equipment/procedure, performs the task/skill independently with only resource assistance needed.
D) Proficient/Competent - Able to demonstrate/perform the task/skill proficiently without any assistance and can instruct/teach.

Cardiovascular

ABCD
Head to Toe
Heart Sounds
Pulses
Perfusion
Auscultation
PDA Ligation
Acyanotic and Cyanotic Heart Disease
CHF
Wolf-Parkinson White Syndrome
ABCD
Cardiac Monitor
CPR of Infant
CPR of Child
Preparation of Emergency Drugs
Administration of IV Cardiac Drugs
Cardioversion/Electrical & Pharmacologic
Defibrillation
Obtain 12 lead EKG
Rhythm recognition
Cardiac Monitor set-up
ABCD
Care of Central Venous Catheter
Care of Subclavian Lines
Care of Swanz Ganz Catheter
Care of Arterial Catheter
Auto Transfusion System
ECMO Therapy

Endocrine Disease

ABCD
Diabetes/Ketoacidosis
Glucose Monitoring Devices
Insulin Drip

Respiratory Disease/Injury

ABCD
Asthma/Status Asthmaticus
Cystic Fibrosis
Near-SIDS
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Pneumonia
Broncho-Pulmonary Dysplasia
Croup
Epiglotitis
Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Chest Tubes
Foreign Body Aspiration
ABCD
Intubation/Extubation
Tracheotomy Care
Capillary Blood Gas
Arterial Blood Gas
Interpretation of Blood Gas
ABCD
Mask/Cannula
Ambu Bag
Endo/Naso Tracheal Tube
Tracheostomy
Oxy hood/tent
Ventilator
CPAP/PEEP
Weaning
Apnea Monitor
Pulse Oximeter
O2 Analyzer
Percutaneous CO2 Monitor
Nasal tracheal suctioning
Endo tracheal suctioning

Neuro Disease/Injury

ABCD
Neuro Assessment
Use of Glasgow Coma Scale
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
Acute Head Injury
Closed Head Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Seizures
Reye's Syndrome
External Shunt
VP Shunt
Hydrocephalus
Spina Bifida
Encephalitis
Meningitis
ABCD
Pre/Post Craniotomy
AV Malformation
Set Up and Care of Ventriculostomy

Gastrointestinal Disease/Injury

ABCD
GI Status (Bowel Sounds, Girth)
Hydration Status
Calculating Caloric Intake
Insertion of NF/Enteral feeding tube
Gastrostomy Tube
Gavage Feeding
Phototherapy Treatment
Colostomy/Ileostomy Care
Pyloric Stenosis
Biliary Atresia
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Fundoplication
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Necrotizing Entercolitis
Crohn's Disease
GI Bleed
Pre/Post Op GI Surgery

Orthopedic Disease/Injury

ABCD
Neurovascular Assessment
Traction
Harrington Rod Insertion
Muscular Dystrophy
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fractures

Hematology/Oncology Disease

ABCD
Anemia
Hemophilia
Sickle Cell Disease/Crisis
DIC
Thrombocytopenia
Oncology/Hematology
Administration of Chemotherapy
Immunocompromised patients
Post Bone Marrow Transplant

Renal Disease

ABCD
Foley Catheter Insertion and Care
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Renal Transplant
Ileal Conduit
Wilms Tumor

Trauma

ABCD
Air Transport
Gun Shot Wound
Motor Vehicle Accident
Multiple Traumatic Injuries
Near Drowning
Poison/Drug Overdose
Signs of Abuse or Neglect
Mandatory Reporting for Child Abuse/Neglect

Intravenous (IV) Therapy

ABCD
Peripheral IV Insertion (Angio/Intracath)
Insertion of Scalp Veins
Heparin/Saline Lock
Administration of Blood/Blood Products
PICC Lines
Care of Implanted Vascular Access
Administration of TPN/PPN (Hyperal)

MISCELLANEOUS

ABCD
Failure to Thrive
Tonsillectomy
Cleft Palate

Age Specific:

ABCD
Infant (Birth to 1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Pre-school (3-6 years)
School Age (6-12 years)
Adolescent ( 12-18 years)
Young Adult ( 18-30 years)
Mature Adult (30-60 years)
Elderly (>60 years)
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