Description:

Connected Care webinar series delivers education on foundational knowledge on specific medical technology.  Each webinar aims to provide an overview of up-to-date nursing practices related to the care of the technology.  These webinars will complement our competency-based education workshops offered at SickKids throughout the year.

Mode:

Webinars are delivered through a videoconferencing platform called Zoom.  This requires access to internet, a computer, tablet or smartphone (with a camera, microphone and speaker). Please make sure to download Zoom on your device prior to the webinar.

Target audience:

Nurses who have previously taken a Connected Care module and require a refresher to support caring for a child with technology or nurses who have previous experience caring for a child and require an update on best practices

Objectives of This Webinar:

1. Review indications for NG tubes

2. Demonstrate appropriate technique for NG tube insertion

3. Review placement verification of NG tubes

4. Discuss care of a child with an NG tube