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 this technology or nurses who have previous experience caring for a child and require an update on best practices

Objectives of This Webinar:

1. Review signs and symptoms of a child that is in respiratory distress

2. Discuss the importance of maintaining a safe environment

3. Review management of tracheostomy emergencies

4. Discuss CPR as it relates to a child with a tracheostomy

5. Discuss strategies to prepare for medical emergencies