Suggestions on meeting ASPAN standards in a pediatric setting.
Pediatric patients encompass a wide variety of ages and sizes that require specialized equipment and treatment plans. Managing all of these needs can be quite challenging. This article looks at each ASPAN standard and how it relates to the pediatric patient. Some standards are consistent across all patient care environments regardless of age, but some are appropriately adjusted to meet the needs of the pediatric population. Tips and ideas are provided on how to meet these standards not only in dedicated pediatric settings but also in institutions that care for few pediatric patients.
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University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor 48109-0211, USA.
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