Links to general resources such as websites and charities which may be of use to teams around the region. If you would like us to include any additional resources then please contact us.
Please note: this information does not replace local SOPs or policies, please follow local policies as appropriate. We are sharing these resources to enhance NHS services to be more child-friendly. The network are not intending to promote any particular company or product through our website.
South West Association of Children’s Anaesthetists (SWACA) resources:
With thanks to the members of SWACA for sharing the resources they have developed:
A quick reference guide for
paediatric pain management
A quick reference guide for
paediatric resuscitation
A quick reference guide for
paediatric vascular access
Links to charities:
Pyjama Fairies are a UK charity which make pyjamas and surgical gowns designed for babies and children up to age 16 having surgery or any other associated medical test.
A charity providing grants to hospitals in the UK with a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
to improve a parent / carer rooms on a paediatric in-patient wards.
Links to educational resources:
A training programme which provides an understanding of anxiety management
strategies to be integrated into practice to reducing anxiety and psychological
morbidity experienced by children undergoing medical interventions.
This is a brand new initiative for those interested in POCUS who work within PEM or paediatrics (but open to anyone!). The aim is to create free monthly virtual teaching sessions which will be easily accessible through their Youtube platform.
Click below for other resources related to children’s surgery: