Accurate blood pressure monitoring is critical in paediatric care, yet traditional observation monitors often struggle to provide reliable readings for young children, due to distress or a clinical condition. Doppler monitors are small handheld ultrasound devices that offer a more precise and effective way for paediatric nurses to measure blood pressure in babies and small children.

By using a Doppler monitor, nurses can manually record systolic blood pressure by listening to the child’s heartbeat. This is especially important for children with serious health conditions, such as sepsis, kidney disease, or cancer, where accurate blood pressure management is vital for treatment.

Key Benefits:

• Improved accuracy – Provides reliable readings where traditional monitors struggle.
• Essential for critical care – Supports better monitoring for children with complex medical conditions.
• Enhanced nursing practice – Empowers nurses to deliver safer, more effective care.

Doppler monitors will be a valuable addition to Northbrook Ward, benefiting all babies and young children requiring careful blood pressure monitoring, particularly those undergoing oncology treatment or managing serious illnesses. By ensuring more accurate readings, the monitors will enhance patient safety and treatment outcomes.