Developmental assessment of the technology-dependent infant and young child.

Appropriate developmental intervention for the technology-dependent infant or young child has its basis in a carefully designed and thorough assessment. The role of the nurse is central in this process. This article guides the nurse through an analysis of developmentally relevant medical considerations, an examination of tolerance and endurance, the determination of developmental level, an approach to working with families, and the process of translating assessment data into intervention plans.