SNHP | Senior Nursing Poster Session (Virtual)
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Nursing
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Neely Chandler, MSN RN
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Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Pediatric emergency department’s across the country have developed specific methods for treating injuries and illnesses in the pediatric population. However, many adult emergency departments that treat pediatric patients have outdated methods for treating children who come through their doors. A great example of this would be the current standard of care for pediatric patients who are in need of some form of sedation for treatment. Many adult emergency departments currently will use moderate to deep sedation techniques for treatment that should typically only require light sedation, like for lacerations and imaging scans. After lots of research, it seems that where adult emergency departments utilize moderate sedation techniques through medications like propofol and ketamine, almost all pediatric emergency departments utilize light sedation techniques through medications like intranasal Versed. This is further evidenced by Murray-Calloway County Hospital not currently having a policy for light sedation in children. Our recommendation to fix this problem is to develop a sedation policy and procedure for patients that fall into a specific category that would benefit from the use of intranasal Versed.
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The Benefits and Use of Intranasal Versed (midazolam) in Pediatric Patients Requiring Procedural Sedation and Seizure Cessation in the Emergency Department
Pediatric emergency department’s across the country have developed specific methods for treating injuries and illnesses in the pediatric population. However, many adult emergency departments that treat pediatric patients have outdated methods for treating children who come through their doors. A great example of this would be the current standard of care for pediatric patients who are in need of some form of sedation for treatment. Many adult emergency departments currently will use moderate to deep sedation techniques for treatment that should typically only require light sedation, like for lacerations and imaging scans. After lots of research, it seems that where adult emergency departments utilize moderate sedation techniques through medications like propofol and ketamine, almost all pediatric emergency departments utilize light sedation techniques through medications like intranasal Versed. This is further evidenced by Murray-Calloway County Hospital not currently having a policy for light sedation in children. Our recommendation to fix this problem is to develop a sedation policy and procedure for patients that fall into a specific category that would benefit from the use of intranasal Versed.