PICU Archives – Therapy Insights

Normalizing Feeding During Prolonged Hospital Stays

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides an easy outline of how parents/families can support their child’s nutrition and hydration during prolonged hospital stays.

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Research-Based Pocket Guide for Feeding On High Flow Nasal Cannula

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Feeding on high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a thorny issue in acute pediatric settings. This guide provides a research-based guide to evidence-based parameters for initiating or continuing feeding on HFNC.

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Early Introduction of AAC in Medically Complex Infants

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Early introduction to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an evidence-based intervention for children at risk for developing speech and language delays secondary to medical complexity. This handout provides information related to the importance of early introduction to AAC to aid the development of language skills.

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Pediatric Vitals: Pocket Reference

January 3, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This is a compact reference tool that can be laminated and attached to a work ID card, placed in a wallet, or tucked into the pocket of scrubs or lab coats. This tool is useful for clinicians who need to quickly reference of normal pediatric vital ranges during their daily professional practice in the hospital, long-term care, and clinic settings.

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Guidelines and Goals for Pediatric G-Tubes

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.

G-tubes can be scary, intimidating, and misunderstood by parents and caregivers. This resource offers basic guidelines and goals for SLPs to follow when beginning the g-tube journey with a client.

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