PC5 Performing procedures across risk levels
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Course modules
- Central venous catheter insertionPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Tracheal intubation: the first intubatorPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Bag-mask ventilation and airway adjunctsPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioningPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Procedures you will see: lines, access and other proceduresPICU BasicsCourse module
- Emergency tracheostomy tube changePICU ProceduresCourse module
- Chest drain insertion and carePICU ProceduresCourse module
- Planned extubationPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Procedures you will see: airway and breathingPICU BasicsCourse module
- Lumbar puncturePICU ProceduresCourse module
- Nasogastric tube placement and position checksPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Urinary catheterisationPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Setting up high flow and non-invasive ventilationPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter and starting PD: the bedside rolePICU ProceduresCourse module
- Defibrillation and synchronised cardioversionPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Arterial line insertion and transducer set-upPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Intraosseous accessPICU ProceduresCourse module
- Peripheral cannulation, including ultrasound guidancePICU ProceduresCourse module
- Assisting with intubationPICU ProceduresCourse module
Courses
Videos
- How to... perform a paediatric lumbar punctureDon't Forget The BubblesVideo
- How To: Zero An Arterial LineHuntington_ED_EduVideo
- Tracheostomy Tube ChangeNicklaus Children's HospitalVideo
- Prone Positioning for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Rush University System for HealthVideo
- How I insert a trauma chest tube in a child - chest drain rule of 4sDon't Forget The BubblesVideo
- How To: Ultrasound Guided Insertion Internal Jugular Catheter (Long) 3D VideoSonositeVideo
- Ultrasound Tips for Central Venous Catheter InsertionJason WilliamsVideo
- Endotracheal intubation: Step by step procedureE-Pulsepoints Video
- Open Suctioning of an Endotracheal Tube by M.J. Manning | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Pediatric Chest TubesPedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical EducationVideo
- Emergency Trach Tube ChangePediatric Home ServiceVideo
- Chest Tube PlacementEM:RAP Medical Education Video
- Pediatric EZ-IO | How to Use Intraosseous Needles for Paramedics and Emergency NursesSCCAD Paramedic and EMT TrainingVideo
- Placement of an Intraosseous Line by M.Kleinman | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Changing a Tracheostomy Tube by J. Nobrega, M. DeGrazia | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Intravenous (IV) Cannulation under Ultrasound (US) guidance - 5 steps to optimise your view!ABCs of AnaesthesiaVideo
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Vascular Access -- BAVLSAmerican Thoracic SocietyVideo
- Paediatric Airway - ENK WorkshopGSAHEMSVideo
- Nasogastric Tube Placement by S. Hamilton | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Mask Ventilation by R. Pascucci | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- An Approach to Lumbar PuncturespedscasesVideo
- Using a Zoll Defibrillator for Synchronized Cardioversion on Neonates@McGlinnInstituteNeonatalMcGlinn Institute Neonatal, LLCVideo
- High-quality CPR and in-hospital peds resuscitationAmerican Heart AssociationVideo
- NG (Nasogastric) Tube Insertion Techniques (Nursing Skills)NURSINGcomVideo
- Neonatal Tracheal Intubation by L. Johnston, et al. | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Neonatal Spinal Taps every time!!//Step-by-step instructions!Tala Talks NICUVideo
- What Is Pediatric Defibrillation, Cardioversion and Pacing?The Resuscitation CoachVideo
- Pediatric NG Tube Placement/Verification Video for ProfessionalsASPENVideo
- Bronchoscopy Paediatric a NeonatalCUHNHSVideo
- How To: Ultrasound Guided Insertion of a Subclavian Vein Catheter 3D VideoSonositeVideo
- Bag Valve Mask (BVM) Ventilation in PediatricsUniversity of Florida Emergency Medicine ResearchVideo
- Insertion of a Neonatal Chest Tube by E. Doherty, P. Fleck | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Emergency Procedures: Intraosseous Access - EZ-IOUNMC HEROESVideo
- Paediatric Lumbar Puncture - A How to GuideRBHSC SimEdVideo
- Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning - Clinical Nursing Skills |@LevelUpRNLevel Up RNVideo
- Routine Trach Tube ChangePediatric Home ServiceVideo
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement STEP BY STEPPOCUS 101Video
- Routine Tracheostomy Tube ChangesChildren's MercyVideo
- Paediatric Anaesthetics: Chapter 4 - Extubation neonateWFSAVideo
- How to Do an Emergency Trach Change | Cincinnati Children'sCincinnati Children'sVideo
- IV Access in Babies: 4 TOP TIPSNYSORA - EducationVideo
- The SUPER DETAILED guide to Bag Mask Ventilation | With extra tips and tricks I've learnt over 15yrsABCs of AnaesthesiaVideo
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IVs in Pediatric Patients: Part 4, Cannulation TechniqueHaig SetrakianVideo
- Endotracheal tube suctioning (open and closed).The Respiratory GuyVideo
- Pediatric NG Tube Placement/Verification Video for CaregiversASPENVideo
- Peritoneal Dialysis by S. Su, A. Olszewski | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Intraosseous Insertion | Competency: PE 24.17 | PediatricsLearning PediatricsVideo
- Neonatal Pigtail PD Catheter Insertion | Institute of Child Health, KolkataPediatric Nephrology ICH KolkataVideo
- Accessing a Central Venous Catheter by M. Manning | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Paediatric IO Needle InsertionDr Matthew SayersVideo
- Lumbar Puncture | Competency: PE 30.23 | PediatricsLearning PediatricsVideo
- POV Pediatric Central Line PlacementThe Gurney RoomVideo
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion DemonstrationRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustVideo
- Neonatal Peripheral Arterial LinesDr Matthew SayersVideo
- Endotracheal Tube Suctioning by M.J. Manning | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Peripheral IV CannulationClarius Mobile HealthVideo
- How to Set Up for Insertion of an Arterial LinePractical Anesthesia TechniquesVideo
- Pediatric IntubationUniversity of Florida Emergency Medicine ResearchVideo
- Demonstration of Extubation Procedure by C. Smallwood | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- Troubleshooting An Emergency Tracheostomy Tube ChangeChildren's MercyVideo
- Neonatal Chest Tube Placement by E. Doherty, P. Fleck | OPENPediatricsOPENPediatricsVideo
- NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC INTUBATION AudioMedical Education in MinutesVideo
- The Beginners Guide to Bag Mask Ventilation | Essential tips and tricks to ventilate your patientABCs of AnaesthesiaVideo
- How to ZERO an arterial line in ICU (explained and demonstrated) , RegularCrisisThe ICU Channel by ESBICMVideo
Guidelines and evidence
- Comparison of Miller laryngoscope and UEScope videolaryngoscope for endotracheal intubation in four pediatric airway scenarios: a randomized, crossover simulation trial.European Journal of Pediatrics, 2019Guideline or evidence
- Intubating laryngeal airway vs. direct laryngoscope: a crossover randomized controlled neonatal manikin trial.Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 2025Guideline or evidence
- The management of unanticipated difficult airways in children of all age groups in anaesthetic practice - the position paper of an expert panel.Polish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care / Polish Neonatal Society, 2019Guideline or evidence
- Experts' guidelines of intubation and extubation of the ICU patient of French Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine (SFAR) and French-speaking Intensive Care Society (SRLF) : In collaboration with the pediatric Association of French-speaking Anaesthetists and Intensivists (ADARPEF), French-speaking Group of Intensive Care and Paediatric emergencies (GFRUP) and Intensive Care physiotherapy society (SKR).SFAR/SRLF (with ADARPEF, GFRUP, SKR), 2019Guideline or evidence
- Airway management in neonates and infants: European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and British Journal of Anaesthesia joint guidelines.European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) / British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2024Guideline or evidence
- All India Difficult Airway Association 2025 guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult airway in paediatrics under general anaesthesia.All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA), 2025Guideline or evidence
- All India Difficult Airway Association 2016 guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult tracheal intubation in Paediatrics.All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA), 2016Guideline or evidence