Pediatric surgery patients are a sensitive population requiring specialized care. The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team recognized a need for enhanced pediatric education and initiated a quality improvement project to strengthen care for this population. Focused education included airway management, code blue scenarios, malignant hyperthermia, and overall post-surgical care for pediatric patients.
Anesthesia Dr. Serena Ng, MD and Head and Neck Surgery Dr. Jonathan Law, MD partnered with Nursing Professional Development Practitioner Jessica Battenburg, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR to include education in their specialties specific to pediatric care. As a result of this training, staff reported increased confidence in managing patients, improved safety and quality of care, and strengthened collaboration between nursing and physician teams.