Saturday, June 6, 2020

Consent for Bone Marrow Aspiration - Peds


Pediatrics Consultation Session

1: Ask for a chaperone

2: Talk to the parents/ guardian who bring the children
    - Ask if they know about bone marrow aspiration
    - what are their concern
    - will they need another person to sit in and listen

3. Describe reasons for having a bone marrow aspiration
    - to confirm diagnosis
    - to check iff there are any blast cell
    - after retrieving the samples, it will be sent for culture, biochemical test... ...

4. The way procedure was done
    - Sedation for kids? 
    - local anesthesia?
    - are parents allowed to be in the room
    - any media distraction for the child while procedure is ongoing

      


5.  Time and Cost
    - how long is the procedure
    - the cost, and ask if parents are able to pay for the procedure
    - recovery time after procedure 

6. Any complication?
    - possibilities of infection if not deal with care
    - child need to be put in a position that can be uncomfortable.
    - try to reassure the mother/father about the success rate of bone marrow aspiration
            - that it is safe
            - eg. cases like this are common

7. Ask if they have any questions
    - be patient and confident in what you say (make sure it is right)
    - try to comfort the parents
    - no big medical term.
    - always ask if they understand what you say


8. Ask for consent and permission
    - Do you agree?......


This template can be useful for lumbar puncture for children after a few minor changes.
TQ and good luck!

 

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