title: The role of the paediatric cardiothoracic nurse specialist in the sedation of critically ill children.
abstract: The role of the paediatric cardiothoracic nurse specialist is explored in relation to the sedation of critically ill children. Assessment assists the nurse in selecting the most suitable drug, dose and method of administration. Issues surrounding the administration of Midazolam and morphine are considered. Further research on sedation scoring methods for use with children is recommended.
authors.affiliation: John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gaskin
mesh_terms: D013504:Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / Q000451:nursing*; D002648:Child; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D015278:Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000451:nursing*