Need Help with Pediatrics Rotation

[MimismomRN]

Hey guys,

I start my Peds clinical rotation on Monday. I am scared as I have never assessed an infant, baby or toddler. Can anyone tell me where I can find the steps to a pediatric assessment, in particular infants and babies, so I don't miss anything. I am also nervous about the peds math and IV syringe pumps. Any advice or help is so appreciated.

Thanks!!

Susan, LVN to RN California

Graduating June 2009:yeah::bowingpur

[scribblerpnp]

The hardest thing for me was discerning heart/lung and even bowel sounds in infants as everything is so close together. After you practice a while it will come to you. I think pedi is the best place to learn assessment as you do not depend on what the patient tells you. It is more objective. Also, they are easier to flip over!

Yup, no big back strain from lifting those 16 lb babies!