Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Procedural Sedation

Video on procedural sedation and analgesia in children covers essential guidelines, including pre-procedure assessments, monitoring, and medication selection. It highlights best practices for ensuring safety and comfort for pediatric patients during sedation.

This OPENPediatrics webinar highlights the critical role of carbon dioxide monitoring in pediatric care, emphasizing its utility for timely problem identification and intervention in critically ill children. Key uses include verification of endotracheal or tracheostomy tube placement, monitoring ventilation adequacy, and detecting life-threatening events (e.g., apnea, severe airway obstruction). Proper use and interpretation of CO₂ data can significantly aid clinicians in delivering effective and responsive care.

Video offering essential tips and insights for novice emergency nurses on safely administering procedural sedation. It covers key topics such as medication choices, patient assessment, and monitoring protocols to ensure optimal outcomes and patient comfort during procedures.

A video collection from the paper authored by Benjamin A. Krauss, MS, and Baruch S. Krauss, MD, EdM, highlighting a structured, three-step approach—observe, engage, and monitor—to quickly establish trust with frightened pediatric patients in emergency settings. Grounded in child development and nonverbal communication principles, this framework empowers ED clinicians to accurately perceive, interpret, and respond to children’s cues, reducing fear and resistance to support effective, compassionate care.

When children have a painful or anxiety provoking procedure such as straightening a broken arm, putting in stitches or performing invasive procedures, your child may need to have a procedural sedation. These video will help you learn the steps involved in a procedural sedation and will give you an idea of what to expect once you bring your child home.