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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Care of Children with Airway Dysfunction
Module Code NS465
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Emer Ward
Semester 2: Emer Ward
Autumn: Emer Ward
Module TeacherEmer Ward
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will facilitate the development of theory and practice for nurses who care for children with airway/respiratory dysfunction. They will be able to provide skilled, research-based care and support for these children and their families. It will broaden and deepen their knowledge and skills such that they can anticipate and respond to the needs of children cared for in a variety of community settings. It is underpinned by a family-centred philosophy. Evidence-based, multi-disciplinary care will be promoted. A holistic approach to care will be fostered.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology of the paediatric respiratory system and its application to the child with airway/respiratory dysfunction
2. Demonstrate how to plan evidence-based care of a child with airway/respiratory dysfunction
3. Describe how to provide evidence-based health promotion and education to the child and family in a variety of healthcare settings
4. Evaluate the impact of a long-term illness on the child and family and the importance of family-centred care in meeting the holistic needs of each
5. Explain how to collaborate with the required health and social care services (statutory and voluntary) to ensure an integrated service to the child and family
6. Demonstrate the skills of: artificial airway suctioning; tracheostomy care; percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding; basic life support.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture26lectures from multi-disciplinary team on topics relevant to nursing the child with airway/respiratory dysfunction
Assignment30Case history on child with airway/respiratory dysfunction or principles of care to be negotiated if no relevant experience available at the time
Clinical placement4Observation/ supervised practice on Intensive Care/ward in Children's University Hospital (CUH)
Clinical laboratory6Skills demonstration and practice
Independent learning time59Studying and reflecting on concepts and application of theory
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Embryology, anatomy and physiology.
Relevant embryology, anatomy and physiology of the child's respiratory system.

Medical and surgical management.
Medical and surgical management of respiratoy/airways dysfunction in children.

Holistic care.
Evidence-based holistic care in nursing management of a child with airway/respiratory dysfunction.

Bi Level Airway Pressure (BiPAP).
The role and skill of BiPAP nursing management.

Multidisciplinary team roles.
Evaluation of the role of the multidisciplinary team in the management of a child with airway/respiratory dysfunction.

Effects of long term illness on child and family.
Effect of long term illness on child and family, incorporating psychological, sociological, emotional and economic perspectives.

Discharge planning.
Health and social service discharge planning.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
OtherAssignment case study or essay negotiated if no suitable children in the nurse's care at the time.60%n/a
LaboratorySkills testing eg Tracheostomy care,40%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Russell C, Malte B.: 2004, Tracheostomy: A Multi-professional Approach, 2nd edition, Palgrave, New York, 13 978-0521688987
  • Trigg E. and Mohammed T.: 2006, Practices in Children's Nursing. Guidelines for Hospital and Community, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, London, 0-443-10022-5
  • Rankin S. and Stallings K.: 2001, Patient Education. Principles and Practice, 4th, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 0-7817-2022-2
  • Smith L. and Coleman V.: 2010, Child and Family-Cenred Healthcare. Concept, Theory & Practice, 2nd edition, Palgrave, New York, 978-0-230-20596-3
Other Resources
None
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SMPNSingle Module Programme (Nursing)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS465
Date of Last Revision25-JAN-12
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