This webinar will provide a brief overview of pediatric trauma and its unique challenges of specialized end-of-life care for children following major trauma. There will be a focus on the multidisciplinary approach to communication and shared decision-making that is required between health professionals and the child's family during the decision-making process. We will discuss the emotional and psychological support required for both the child and their family at this time. We will also emphasize the importance of compassionate and dignified end-of-life care for pediatric trauma patients whilst acknowledging the profound impact such care can have on families during their difficult journey.
Learning Objectives:
- Increased Awareness: Participants will gain a basic understanding of the principles of pediatric palliative care and its significance in trauma cases.
- Enhanced Communication Skills: Attendees will acquire practical communication strategies to effectively discuss palliative care options with families during critical moments.
- Symptom Management Techniques: Participants will learn brief, practical tips for managing symptoms to provide immediate relief to pediatric trauma patients.
- Ethical Decision-Making Awareness: Healthcare professionals will be more conscious of ethical considerations in pediatric palliative care, contributing to better-informed decision-making.
- Webinar Resources: Participants will receive access to relevant resources and references for further learning and application in their practice.
Members who are logged will be provided with a CE Credit link (below) for the duration of 3 years from the original presentation date (noted above). After 3 years, CE will no longer be made available. Members however are still welcome to watch the presentation independently for non-CE credit.
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Speaker(s):Helen Jowett, RN is a paediatric trauma program manager with 26+ years-experience at a Level 1 trauma centre. She is the STN International Director and chairs the international committee as well as participating in several committees. Helen is the Australian & New Zealand Trauma Society, President & a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Trauma Committee. She is an ATLS & an Emergency Trauma Management Coordinator & she is undertaking her Masters of Traumatology.
