- Docente: Matteo Pezzolati
- Credits: 3
- SSD: MED/45
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Nursing (cod. 5908)
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from Feb 19, 2026 to Mar 30, 2026
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, students will possess knowledge of caring for children and their families in the context of priority maternal and child health issues, with particular emphasis on preventive and educational aspects. They will identify, plan, and evaluate healthcare interventions and collaborate with other professionals in diagnostic and therapeutic pathways and educational projects.
Course contents
Healthy Newborn Care:
Nutrition of Newborns and Children
Elimination in Newborns and Children
Hygiene and Self-Care
Care for Newborns with Health Problems
Environmental Control (Cradle, Closed Spaces), and Monitoring of Temperature and Vital Signs
Special Care Areas (NICU)
Special Care for Newborns with Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Infectious, Neurological, Metabolic, and Gastrointestinal Problems
Children and Adolescents
Care for Children with Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Metabolic Problems
Fever, Hyperthermia, and Hypothermia
Infectious, Allergy, and Intolerance Problems
Pain, Analgesia, and Sedation:
Rating Scales
Criteria and Signs of Pain Intensity
Non-Pharmacological Pain Control Techniques
Management of Pharmacological Therapy in Pediatrics
Nutritional Education for Children and Mothers
Care Plans in Pediatric Nursing
Readings/Bibliography
Di Giacomo, P.; Rigon, L. A. "Assistenza infermieristica e ostetrica in area materno-infantile" – CEA II° ed., Milano, 2016
Marchioni, G.; Salerno, S.; Scalorbi, S., Quarella, P.: "Infermieristica in area materno-infantile” - ed. McGraw Hill, Milano, 2014
Badon, P.; Zampieron, A.: "Procedure Infermieristiche in Pediatria” - ed. CEA, Milano, 2014
Bee, H.; "Lo sviluppo del bambino" - Zanichelli III° ed., Bologna, 2003
Teaching methods
Interactive lessons with a problem-based approach; case discussions, simulations.
Assessment methods
Knowledge will be assessed through an oral exam.
Teaching tools
Slides, videos, presentation of specialized materials.
Office hours
See the website of Matteo Pezzolati