Steps to perform a procedure:
1.Review Patient Chart & Clinical Indications:Prerequisite Phase.
Review the patient's full medical chart, including all diagnostic investigations, treatment indications, and potential contraindications before proceeding.
2.Counsel Parents & Obtain Written Consent:Informed Consent Phase.
Discuss the procedure's benefits, potential risks, and alternatives with the parents or legal guardians. Obtain signed informed written consent.
3.Pre-Procedure Preparation & Analgesia:Baseline & Safety Setup.
Obtain baseline pre-procedural vital signs.
Administer appropriate measures for analgesia/sedation as indicated.
Perform hand hygiene and don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE: gloves, gown, mask/visor as needed).
Prepare and arrange all necessary sterile equipment.
4.Execute Procedure & Collect Specimens:Procedure Phase.
Perform the procedure adhering strictly to aseptic technique. Collect and properly label any required laboratory samples/specimens immediately.
5.Post-Procedure Monitoring & Documentation:Follow-Up Phase.
Take and record post-procedural vital signs.
Write complete procedure notes in the chart (including procedure details, findings, complications, and patient tolerance).
Inform parents/guardians about the outcome (success/failure) and outline immediate post-procedure care or warning signs.
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