Paediatric nursing Books
Springer Publishing Company Compact Clinical Guide to Infant and Childrens
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£38.69
Springer Publishing Co Inc Quick Reference to Pediatric Forensics A Guide
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£80.37
Springer Publishing Company Handbook of Clinical Nursing Pediatric and
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£35.99
Springer Publishing Co Inc School Nursing The Essential Reference Your Towns
Book SynopsisDelivers the critical information school nurses need for effective practiceSchool Nursing: The Essential Reference provides comprehensive coverage of school nursing—from key foundational principles and best practices for the care and management of students to the future of school nursing practice. Edited and authored by experts in the field, this multidisciplinary reference offers full background on the scope and standards of school nursing, interdisciplinary practices, coordinated school health programs, cultural competency, and laws and ethics. It also provides tools for the school nurse to thrive as an advocate, health educator, and leader.School Nursing: The Essential Reference provides evidence-based clinical protocols for the management of acute and chronic illnesses and issues confronted by the marginalized student. Sexual orientation and gender identity are explored, as are violence toward self and others, emergency and disaster preparedness, and the impact of COVID-19. This guide is useful not only for novice and experienced school nurses, but also for school-nursing students and those preparing for state or national certification exams. Supplementary online resources include more than 100 multiple-choice review questions that can be used by school nurses to test themselves on essential knowledge to prepare for practice, or by instructors in the classroom setting.Key Features:Provides comprehensive coverage of all elements of school nursing practiceHighlights best practices for the care and management of students, including the marginalized studentAddresses sexual orientation and gender identity, violence toward self and others, emergency, and disaster preparednessDiscusses the impact of COVID-19 on school nursing practice and related management strategiesProvides more than 100 multiple-choice review questions in an online supplementary resourceOffers tips for the school nurse to thrive as advocate, health educator, and leaderPurchase includes access to the eBook for use on most mobile devices or computers.
£63.89
Springer Publishing Company Care Coordination in the NICU
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£39.59
Springer Publishing Company Guided Participation in Pediatric Nursing
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£60.29
Springer Publishing Co Inc Essentials for the Neonatal Nurse
Book SynopsisThis convenient and easy-to-use orientation reference and care guide provides new neonatal nurses and their preceptors with the core information they need to provide all aspects of safe, effective, holistic care to newborn infants and their families. Addressing the needs of both low-risk and high-risk infants, the guide presents specific, evidence-based interventions in consistently formatted chapters.
£30.39
Springer Publishing Company Study Guide to Accompany Advanced Pediatric
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£41.79
Springer Publishing Co Inc Rapid Access Guide for Pediatric Emergencies
Book SynopsisDelineates essential pediatric knowledge and skills that will greatly enhance nursing orientation and ongoing educationThis pocket-sized resource for nurses confronting pediatric emergencies provides immediate access to vital, life-saving information. Ideal for a variety of settings, this guide distills the wisdom of expert pediatric emergency clinicians who provide a wealth of critical information from basic foundational knowledge through red flag presentations and triage.After describing how to best incorporate the guide into practice, the book conveys important contextual information about pediatric developmental stages, anatomy and physiology, and how to communicate effectively with patients and caregivers. This essential resource provides comprehensive triage content; a combination of concept-based learning, disease pathology, and recognition according to body system; and psychosocial considerations. Additionally, behavioral health issues
£30.39
Springer Publishing Company Transformative Nursing in the NICU TraumaInformed
Book SynopsisReflects a dramatic evolution in the concept of trauma-informed care in the NICUSubstantially revised and updated, the new edition of this acclaimed resource for neonatal nurse practitioners and NICU clinicians remains the only book to provide the most current, evidence-based caring strategies for managing current and later-life trauma associated with the NICU experience. This second edition builds on the foundation established in the first: trauma-informed care begins with the clinician. Aimed at transforming NICU practice, the second edition delivers five completely new chapters that reflect state-of-the-art developments in neonatal care and the changing role of the NICU clinician.Transformative Nursing in the NICU, Second Edition provides an in-depth examination of the biological effects of neonatal trauma, changes to the neuro-endocrine-immune network, and epigenetics, as well as the foundations of caring science in the NICU. Brimming with practical strategies and evidence-based core measures, the book describes protocols proven to mitigate or reduce the profound neonatal morbidities and subsequent challenges afflicting newborns in the NICU. It includes examples of favorable outcomes from practitioners worldwide and presents engaging online learning activities that facilitate the translation of content into clinical practice.New to This Edition: Presents FIVE completely new chapters: Neurologic Consequences of NICU Trauma The Value-Proposition of Trauma-informed Care in the NICU The Science of Trauma-informed Care in the NICU The Soul of Trauma-informed Care in the NICU Attributes of the Trauma-Informed Clinician Covers the needs and attributes of competent neonatal clinicians including those required for role development, teamwork, and NICU success Delivers expanded coverage of the Global Health Care Quality Chasm and the Institute of Health Care Improvement’s Quadruple Aim Key Features: Reframes the concept of developmentally supportive care to trauma-informed, age-appropriate care Addresses the foundations of caring science in the NICU Underscores the importance of holistic NICU care that encompasses the neonate, the family, and the clinician Advances the concept of trauma-informed NICU care from theory to practice and demonstrates how this results in improved outcomes Presents current evidence-based best practices in trauma-informed care in the NICU to improve effective practice for interdisciplinary neonatal clinicians
£49.49
Springer Publishing Co Inc Pediatric Nursing Certification Express Review
Book SynopsisImprove retention with this high-speed review for test-day success!Designed as a last-minute gut check for your certification exam, this guide is written by pediatric nurses who have your back, providing you with quick, digestible nuggets of the most pertinent topics on the PNCB and ANCC exams. Use this small but mighty book during the last month of your preparation to strengthen your knowledge and get ready to tackle the exam with confidence!Organized by body system and following the most recent exam blueprints, this guide covers all the pediatric topics and professional issues you’ll need to know for the exam. Each system-based chapter includes signs and symptoms, labs and other diagnostic testing, treatment, nursing interventions, patient education, and more.Key Features: Offers a succinct high-yield rapid review of nearly 100 disorders you’ll likely see on the exam Inc
£38.69
Springer Publishing Co Inc A Practical Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental
Book SynopsisThis book is a thorough and relevant first step for health professionals to learn about mental health disorders among children and adolescents, from diagnosis to treatment to resources and prevention.-Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS17th Surgeon General of the United States(From the Foreword)Updated with new research findings and best evidence-based practices, the third edition of this quick-access guide aids practitioners in preventing, screening, diagnosing, and managing children and adolescents who present with mental health symptoms and disorders. This new edition describes key changes in the field with an emphasis on trauma and stressor-related disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy/skills building, suicidal and self-harming behaviors, substance abuse disorders, prescribing antidepressants to youth, and promoting mental health in schools. New and updated screening tools, instruments, and interventions add
£69.29
Springer Publishing Company Pediatric Nursing Test Success An Unfolding Case
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£35.09
Springer Publishing Company Fast Facts on Adolescent Health for Nursing and
Book SynopsisThis latest addition to the Fast Facts series, authored by nursing luminary Judith Herrman, is a pithy, authoritative guide to adolescent health designed specifically for nurses at all levels and other health professionals. It is the only book written for health care professionals who work with adolescents in schools, community agencies, neighborhoods, and other settings. It contains abundant resources for best servingv=and having a positive impact onv=this population. Designed to provide speedy information retrieval, the guide describes a broad spectrum of health and health care issues particular to adolescents, reviews current data, explores behaviors and risk factors, and addresses nursing implications for treatment. Framed in a positive perspective of adolescence, the book also includes suggestions for working and communicating effectively with teens. Chapters are consistently organized according to the domain model, a whole-person health model comprising six pillars: phy
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Springer Publishing Co Inc Pediatric Nurse Certification Review
Book SynopsisNote to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Includes 6 months'' free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase!Pediatric Nurse Certification Review is designed to help you prepare for the PNCB® Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) and ANCC Pediatric Nursing (PED-BC™) certification exam. This comprehensive study aid provides key foundational content, including detailed information on growth and development, physical and psychosocial assessment, and health promotion, as well as essential information for the management of clinical problems. Diagnostic details, nursing interventions, special considerations, discharge planning, and patient and family education are highlighted, and illustrations and images are included throughout. Pediatric Skill Review boxes showcase key procedures and interventions, and
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Springer Publishing Company The Physician Assistant Students Guide to the
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£30.39
Springer Publishing Co Inc Essentials of Adolescent Health for Nursing and
Book SynopsisThis latest addition to the Fast Facts series, authored by nursing luminary Judith Herrman, is a pithy, authoritative guide to adolescent health designed specifically for nurses at all levels and other health professionals. It is the only book written for health care professionals who work with adolescents in schools, community agencies, neighborhoods, and other settings. It contains abundant resources for best servingv=and having a positive impact onv=this population. Designed to provide speedy information retrieval, the guide describes a broad spectrum of health and health care issues particular to adolescents, reviews current data, explores behaviors and risk factors, and addresses nursing implications for treatment. Framed in a positive perspective of adolescence, the book also includes suggestions for working and communicating effectively with teens. Chapters are consistently organized according to the domain model, a whole-person health model comprising six pillars: phy
£20.89
Wiley Risk Management Techniques in Perinatal and
Book SynopsisThis text focuses on an aspect of medical and nursing practice which has become a major area of importance in the medico-legal arena. The editors intend to aid both the medical and legal sectors in understanding the important issues involved in medical negligence cases.Table of ContentsContributors. Foreword. Preface. SECTION I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Professionalism and the Avoidance of Malpractice (Richard L. Schreiner). SECTION II: PRENATAL OBSTETRICAL ISSUES. 2. Genetics and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Mark I. Evans, Roderick F. Hume and Mark P. Johnson). 3. Multiple Pregnancy Losses (James H. Harger). 4. Diagnosis and Management of Ectopic Pregnancy (Philip E. Young). 5. Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy (Baha M. Sibai). 6. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (Robert P. Lorenz). 7. Preterm Labor: Diagnosis and Treatment (Michael Katz and Pamela J. Gill). 8. Antepartum Fetal Assessment (Carl V. Smith). 9. Postdates Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Management (Angela C. Ranzini and Robert Knuppel). 10. Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection (Mitchell P. Dombrowski and Michael F. McNamara). SECTION III: INTRAPARTUM OBSTETRICAL ISSUES. 11. Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Role of Physician (Barry S. Schifrin). 12. Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Role of the Nurse (Michael L. Murray). 13. Abruptio Placentae (Kenneth R. Niswander). 14. Nursing Identification of Abruptio Placentae (Catherine E. Cochell and Charles W. Fisher). 15. Oxytocin and Litigation in Obstetrics (George H. Nolan and Leila R. Hajjar). 16. Operative Vaginal Delivery (Philip C. Dennen). 17. Episiotomy: Repair, Complications, and Follow-Up (Ronald T. Burkman). 18. Shoulder Dystocia (Robert B. Hilty). SECTION IV: PATHOLOGIC AND LABORATORY EVALUATION. 19. The Use of the Placenta in the Understanding of Perinatal Injury (Kurt Benirschke). 20. Umbilical Cord Blood Gas Analysis in the Assessment of Intrapartum Fetal and Neonatal Status (Stanley M. Berry). 21. The Perinatal Autopsy and Risk Management: The Value of a "Standardized" Approach (Trevor Macpherson). SECTION V: NEONATAL ISSUES. 22. Neonatal Resuscitation (Steven M. Donn). 23. Neonatal Infection: A Medico-Legal Perspective (Roger G. Faix). 24. Neonatal Hypoglycemia (Marvin Cornblath). 25. Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy and Traumatic Intracranial Injuries (Michael V. Johnston and Steven M. Donn). 26. Periventricular Leukomalacia (Steven M. Donn and Michael V. Johnston). 27. Neuroimaging in High-Risk Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine (James A. Brunberg). 28. The Postdates/Postmature Infant (Robert E. Schumacher). 29. Intravascular Catheters (Elizabeth L. Workman and Steven M. Donn). SECTION VI: MATERNAL AND NEONATAL TRANSPORT. 30. Maternal Transport (Clark E. Nugent and Barbara A. Colwell). 31. Neonatal Transport (Molly R. Gates, Sandra Geller and Steven M. Donn). 32. Emergency Vehicles and Crews: Maintenance and Safety Issues (Peter L. Forster and Denise Landis). 33. The COBRA Regulations: Obstetrical Implications (Susan H. Zitterman). SECTION VII: COMMUNICATION. 34. Inappropriate Word Choice in the Labor and Delivery and Newborn Medical Record (Jeffrey H. Chilton and Thomas R. Shimmel). 35. Risk Management in Medical Consultation (John V. Hartline and C. Giles Smith). 36. Delivering Bad News (Virginia Delaney-Black). SECTION VIII: DOCUMENTATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT. 37. Obstetrical Forms: Nursing Documentation (Charles W. Fisher, Michael P. Burke and Rosemary Cicala). 38. Prospective Risk Management (Margaret Copp Dawson and Rita W. Cikanek). Index.
£162.85
Taylor & Francis Ltd Contemporary Issues in Perinatal Education
Book SynopsisProviding essential knowledge and understanding that midwives, health visitors, nursery nurses and lay birth and early parenting educators need to deliver effective and evidence-based education to all new parents and families, this book explores key issues in perinatal education.Table of ContentsPart I: Preconception education 1.Preconception health, education and care: The earliest intervention. 2.Improving health and well-being before, between and beyond pregnancy. 3.Would you like to become pregnant in the next year? The key question® initiative in the United States. 4.Breastfeeding promotion in early learning settings. Part II: Building Parents’ Relationships with their Infants from Pregnancy Onwards. 5.Stressed pre- birth? How the foetus is affected by a mother’s state of mind. 6.Commentary: Motherhood in conditions of war- Biological and psychological routs to infant development. 7.Attachment: A play of closeness and distance. 8.Just chatting with a baby is more than you might think. 9.The musical key to babies’ cognitive and social development. 10."Daddy’s Funny!" Father’s playfulness with young children. 11.Creative play spaces: Finding the space for play. 12.Role of the parent-child attachment relationship. 13.The transition to parenthood and early child development in families with LGBTQ+ parents. Part III: Preparation for Labour and Birth. 14.Commentary: A Mindful approach to childbirth education and preparation for childbirth. 15.Preparing women for homebirth. 16.The power to transform: Freeing women’s instinctual potential for giving birth through body-centred preparation in pregnancy. Part IV: Education and Support for Parents of Twins. 17.Sleep patterns of twins. 18.Breastfeeding twins. 19Helping parents understand and navigate the twin bond. Part V: What parents need to know about sleeping, weaning, and the media. 20.Infant sleep and feeding in evolutionary perspective. 21.Sleep in early childhood: The role of bedtime routines. 22.Food fussiness in early childhood: Assessment and management. 23.Weaning a baby onto a vegan diet. 24.A Relationship-based framework for early childhood media use. Part VI: The ‘How’ of education and supporting parents 25.Commentary: Tug of War- Could polarised parenting advice cause harm? 26.Exploring the application (or use) of educational theory in perinatal parenting through four theorists. 27.Group intervention to treat fear of childbirth with psycho-education and relaxation exercises. 28.Commentary- parenting programmes are not culturally relevant to many communities. 29.Approachable parenting: The five pillars of parenting pregnancy and beyond programme for Muslim families. 30.Heteronormative obstacles in regular antenatal education and the benefits of LGBTQ certified options: Experiences among prospective LGBTQ parents in Sweden. 31.A psychodynamic approach to working with pregnant teenagers and young parents. 32.Fathers prenatal relationships with ‘their’ baby and ‘her’ pregnancy- implications for antenatal education. 33.Tips for facilitating antenatal education online.
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Taylor & Francis An Essential Guide to Caring for People With a Learning Disability and Autistic People
This essential text presents the core information that all nursing students and apprentices along with other key health and social care professions, regardless of field, need to know about caring for people with a learning disability and autism. It outlines some of the key challenges faced by people with a learning disability and autism and ways in which good care can improve their quality of life. People with a learning disability and autism are more likely to need support with aspects of everyday life, be marginalised within society, including within health and social care, and die younger than the rest of the population. They are also more likely to have additional communication needs, sensory processing difficulties and require significant support to access healthcare as well as other opportunities across the course of their lives.This innovative text highlights the core knowledge that all health and social care professionals need and emphasises the benefits of learning a
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CRC Press Essential Paediatrics in Primary Care
Book SynopsisEssential Paediatrics in Primary Care covers the breadth of paediatric practice, written by with frontline experience of the challenges and dilemmas faced in diagnosing and treating children in primary care. The practical text continues to offer clear, evidence-based guidance about managing children in primary care, including when referral to hospital is appropriate, and has been fully revised and updated in this second edition. The concise, list-based format facilitates a confident and knowledgeable diagnosis to be reached in the short time available in general practice.Key Features: General practice specific â allows for rapid diagnosis in the short time available to busy GPs during the consultation and includes explanations for investigations relevant to primary care Clear, practical and concise guidance in a quick reference format, making extensive use of tables and lists throughout and featuring red flags, key points and 'top tips' to ensure
£33.24
Cambridge University Press Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology for the
Book SynopsisPaediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG) is a subspecialty that encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions affecting girls from birth up to adulthood. For younger children, vulval dermatological conditions are frequently seen, whilst the adolescent population will often present with menstrual dysfunction or pelvic pain, with a range of aetiologies. This book, aimed at trainees and consultants in the field and all healthcare professionals working in the multidisciplinary team providing care for girls with gynaecological conditions, offers practical, detailed advice on dealing with this spectrum: including rarer conditions such as disorders of puberty, including precocious puberty, delayed puberty and primary amenorrhoea, differences in sex development and Mullerian duct anomalies. Written by international experts in the field, this book will inform and inspire generations of healthcare professionals working in PAG.Table of Contents1. Embryological development of the internal and external female genitalia Arianna Mariotto and Anju Goyal; 2. Gynaecological history and examination in children and adolescents Hazel I. Learner and Sarah M. Creighton; 3. Normal and precocious puberty Jo Blair; 4. Common pre-pubertal problems in paediatric gynaecology Katerina Bambang; 5. Adolescent menstrual dysfunction Meenakshi K. Choudhary and Mugdha Kulkarni; 6. Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescence Adam H. Balen; 7. Müllerian duct anomalies Cara E. Williams; 8. Primary amenorrhoea and delayed puberty Elizabeth Burt and Ephia Yasmin; 9. Rokitansky syndrome Gail Busby; 10. Turner syndrome Helen E. Turner and Matilde Calanchini; 11. Differences in sex development Naomi S. Crouch; 12. Premature ovarian insufficiency Lina Michala; 13. Gynaecological laparoscopy in adolescents Thomas R. Aust and Alfred Cutner; 14. Psychology in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology Julie Alderson and Samantha Cole; 15. Legal and ethical aspects of paediatric and adolescent gynaecology Parivakkam S. Arunakumari.
£39.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Neonatal Formulary
Book SynopsisNeonatal Formulary is a unique publication that provides comprehensive guidance on the safe use of all the drugs prescribed during pregnancy and commonly given to babies during labour, delivery, and the first year of life. This new editionprovides improved and detailed coverage of the many drugs that are given to women during pregnancy and during lactation where the baby''s welfare must be borne in mind as well as that of the mother. Thus the whole ''pregnancy through to parenthood'' journey is treated as a continuous event with information about drug use and the effects of drugs at all stages of the development from fetus to infant. Containing far more detail than is available in the British National Formulary for Children and with a companion website featuring updates related to specific drugs and dosing, Neonatal Formulary is an essential guide for neonatologists, neonatal nurses, hospital pharmacists, obstetric staff, advanced nurse practitioners and Table of ContentsIntroduction viii Important advisory statement xi Further reading xiii Acknowledgements xv Part 1: Drug prescribing and drug administration 1 Terms, symbols, abbreviations and units 3 Drug storage and administration 5 Drugs and the body 12 Drugs and the law 14 The care and use of intravascular lines 17 Minimising IV infusion and other drug hazards 24 Patient safety initiatives 27 Writing a hospital prescription 30 Adverse reactions and overtreatment 33 Maternal drug abuse 36 Renal failure 39 Body weight and surface area 42 Effects of therapeutic hypothermia on medications 44 Useful websites 48 Part 2: Drug monographs 55 Part 3: Maternal medication and its effect on the baby 555 Introduction 556 Further reading 558 Maternal medication and the baby 560 Index 608
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
Book SynopsisChildren and Young People's Mental Health equips nurses and healthcare professionals with the essential skills and competencies needed to deliver effective assessment, treatment and support to children and young people with mental health problems and disorders, and their families. Drawing on McDougall's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing and taking the Cavendish Report and Willis Commission into account, this new textbook has been designed to ensure those working in CAMHS can continue to provide a high quality, evidence-based service. The book explores best practice in a variety of settings and addresses issues such as eating disorders, selfharm, ADHD, forensic mental health issues and misuse of drugs and alcohol in children and young people, as well as child protection, clinical governance, safeguarding and legal requirements. Furthermore, with young people contributing directly to several chapters, the book reflects the importance of involvTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Changing roles in changing times Chapter 3 Increasing access to psychological therapies Chapter 4 Mental health for school nurses Chapter 5 Nursing children and young people who self-harm Chapter 6 Nursing children and young people with eating disorders Chapter 7 Nursing children and young people with ADHD Chapter 8 Nursing in CAMHS inpatient settings Chapter 9 Nursing Children in Secure and Forensic Settings Chapter 10 Tackling Stigma Chapter 11 Increasing Participation and Involvement Chapter 12 Safeguarding for CAMHS nurses Chapter 13 Nurse Education and Training Chapter 14 New and Extended Roles for CAMHS Nurses Chapter 15 CAMHS Nurses as Entrepreneurs
£156.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Practical Research with Children
Book SynopsisPractical Research with Children is designed to help the reader understand techniques for research with children, based on real world experience. The book describes a wide range of research methods, focusing equally on quantitative and qualitative approaches, and considers how different methods can be integrated. It highlights the benefits and challenges of each method and gives emphasis to best practice, with expert guidance on how to avoid potential pitfalls in order to obtain valuable insights into how children develop.The volume includes fifteen chapters arranged over three sections. Each chapter explores a particular method, or combination of methods, and discusses both theoretical and practical issues, using a diversity of domains, including different ages, cultures, populations and settings. Uniquely, the book includes newer methods (such as eye tracking and digital technologies) alongside well-established behavioural methods which are used for research with cTrade Review"Practical Research with Children is a highly informative text regarding the various methods that can be employed to investigate issues within Developmental Psychology. Not only will readers gain knowledge of individual methods, but they may also succeed in learning how unique methods can complement each other and consider a mixed or multi methods approach to their research...This book is no doubt a valuable addition to anyone who conducts research within the field of Developmental Psychology. However it should not be pigeon holed to only Developmental researchers as it could offer a useful perspective and great deal of knowledge to those who investigate issues surrounding children in other areas of psychology." — Tamsyn Hawken, Psychology Teaching ReviewTable of ContentsPart 1 Quantitative methods in research with children 1. Researching cognitive development in infancy, Caspar Addyman & Luke Mason 2. The use of eye tracking with infants and children, Sam V. Wass 3. Imaging the developing human brain using functional and structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Methodological and practical guidelines, Stephan E. Vogel, Anna A. Matejko, & Daniel Ansari 4. Standardised and experimental psychological tasks: issues and solutions for research with children, Harry Purser & Jo Van Herwegen 5. Researching children’s conversations, Harriet Tenenbaum, Patrick Leman, Ana Aznar, & Cheryl To Part 2 Qualitative methods in research with children 6. The use of semi-structured interviews with young children, Jess Prior 7. Ethnographic studies of young children, Eva Gulløv & Libeth Ljosdal Skreland 8. Qualitative research with a ‘Double Life’: A mixed methods approach to research and advocacy with adolescents, Jayme Hannay, Robert Dudley, Stephanie Milan, Paula Kellogg Leibovitz, & Valerie L. Rodino 9. Novel and creative qualitative methodologies with children, Karen Winter Part 3 Mixed methods designs in research with children 10. Counting in context: Studying children's everyday talk by combining numbers and words, Douglas E. Sperry & Linda L. Sperry 11. Using mixed methods in developmental psychology: From scale errors to death, Karl Rosengren, Isabel T. Gutiérrez, & Matthew J Jiang 12. The use of Q sort methodology in research with teenagers, Larry Owens 13. Methodologies for paediatric sleep research in typical and atypical populations, Frances Le Cornu Knight & Dagmara Dimitriou 14. Digital and new technologies: Research tools and questions, David Messer & Natalia Kucirkova 15. Ethical issues and further thoughts, Lindsay O’Dell & Charlotte Brownlow
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Nursing the Highly Dependent Child or Infant
Book SynopsisEdited by the committee members of the RCN Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses Forum Timely: The first UK text in the field to focus on high dependency care of the child. User-friendly and accessible Contains evidence-based guidelines for effective nursing care.Trade Review"Overall, good value for money and it will appeal to those who work in high dependency unit areas at any grade. Nursing students will also find the contents invaluable to support their specialist learning experience. Those working general children's wards will also benefit from the aspects of this book which will make an ideal reference copy." (Paediatric Nursing, February 2009)Table of ContentsList of contributors. 1 Introduction to paediatric high dependency care (Colin M. Way and Doreen Crawford). 2 Physiological monitoring (Debra Teasdale). 3 Respiratory (Caroline Haines). 4 Cardiac (Sandra Batcheler and Michaela Dixon). 5 Caring for a highly dependent child with fluid, electrolyte and nutritional requirements (Jill Cochrane, Doreen Crawford, Michaela Dixon and Janet Murphy). 6 The child with acute neurological dysfunction (Michaela Dixon and Janet Murphy). 7 Care of a child with a hepatic or metabolic disease (Graham Gordon, Doreen Crawford, Debra Teasdale and Michaela Dixon). 8 Renal (Kathryn Summers and Debra Teasdale). 9 Children who need management of pain and sedation (Doreen Crawford and Sarah Roberts). 10 Care of the child with a burn injury (Jane Leaver and Clare Thomas). 11 Infection and infection control (Katie Anderson, Felix Hay and Doreen Crawford). 12 Care of the child with haematological and oncological conditions (Karen Selwood, Michelle Wright and Doreen Crawford). 13 Play for the infant and child in the high dependency unit (Tina Clegg). 14 Transportation of the acutely ill child (Michaela Dixon, Marian Perrott and Gill West). 15 Ongoing care and management (Janet Murphy, Doreen Crawford and Michaela Dixon). Appendix 1. Appendix 2. Appendix 3. References, further reading and resources. Useful websites. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Developing Nursing Practice with Children and
Book SynopsisDeveloping Nursing Practice with Children and Young People explores the context of children's nursing in light of recent policy changes, and looks at contemporary issues and emerging roles within the field. It looks at emergence of children's nursing in healthcare, care in different settings, advanced practice, and advanced nursing skills.Trade Review?This well-written book provides a comprehensive assessment of nursing roles in children's nursing and other issues impacting these roles in today's healthcare systems.? (Doody?s, 2009)Table of ContentsPart One: Becoming a children’s nurse- an exploration of developing scope and practice. Chapter 1: The emergence of the 21st century Children’s and Young People’s Nurse. Chapter Two: The changing educational landscape of children’s and young people’s nursing. Chapter Three: An international comparison of children’s and young people’s nursing roles. Part Two: The Registered Practitioner in Nursing- scope of Practice. Chapter Four: the newly qualified practitioner in acute settings. Chapter Five: The newly qualified practitioner in primary care. Chapter Six: The Public Health Practitioner. Chapter Seven: The Children and Young peoples Mental Health Practitioner. Chapter Eight: The Practitioner working with Children and Young People with Disabilities. Chapter Nine: Safeguarding and supporting children & young people and their families. Part three – Advancing Nursing Roles in Children and young people’s Nursing. Chapter Ten: The Advanced Practitioner in emergency and acute assessment units. Chapter Eleven: Advancing Nursing Roles and interdisciplinary working: more examples from practice. Chapter Twelve: Careers in Research and Education. Chapter Thirteen: Looking to the Future
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Law and Ethics in Childrens Nursing
Book SynopsisLaw and Ethics in Children''s Nursing is an important and practical guide on the legal and ethical spects of child healthcare that enables nurses to understand the legal and ethical principles that underpin everyday nursing practice. It explores the concept of childhood and children''s rights, the extent to which their rights are upheld in a variety of settings, and the relationship between law and ethics and how they interact in resolving problems and dilemmas that commonly arise in practice. With case studies, learning outcomes and scenarios throughout, Law and Ethics in Children''s Nursing places the care and treatment of children in a legal and ethical framework, and explores the way in which legal and ethical aspects of children''s nursing differ from those of adults. It explores general principles such as autonomy and consent, confidentiality, accountability and negligence. It then goes on to look at specialist areas such as abortion, sterilisation, researTrade Review"This outstanding book helped illuminate many gray areas for me . . . Topics are easy to identify and the section on activities helps if there are further questions." (Doody's, 12 August 2011) "The content is clear, accessible and interesting. It is split into broad topics, with clear subheadings that make it easy to dip into as a reference . . . Overall, this is an excellent book". (Nursing Standard, 1 June 2011)Table of Contents1 An Introduction to Law and Ethics. Introduction. 1.1 What is law? 1.2 How the law is made – the sources of law. 1.3 Divisions within the law. 1.4 What is ethics? 1.5 Ethical toolkit. 1.6 The relationship between law and ethics. References. 2 Childhood, Children’s Rights and Welfare. Introduction. 2.1 Legal definitions of the child and childhood. 2.2 The relationship between law and childhood. 2.3 The nature of childhood. 2.4 Rights. 2.5 Children's rights. 2.6 Classification of children's rights. 2.7 Common themes. 2.8 Children and international law. 2.9 The welfare principle. References. 3 Responsibility, Accountability and Negligence. Introduction. 3.1 Beneficence: 'doing good'. 3.2 Non-maleficence: Avoiding harm and risk. 3.3 Moral responsibility and accountability. 3.4 Blame. 3.5 Ethical objectives of the law of negligence. 3.6 Legal responsibility and accountability. 3.7 The law of negligence. 3.8 Duty of care. 3.9 Breach of duty. 3.10 Causation. 3.11 Reform. 3.12 The relationship between law and ethics. References. 4 Autonomy and Consent. Introduction. 4.1 Autonomy. 4.2 Respecting and enhancing children's autonomy. 4.3 Challenging the pre-eminence of autonomy. 4.4 Paternalism. 4.5 The law of consent. 4.6 Essential requirements for consent to be legally valid. 4.7 Disagreements – the court's role. 4.8 Emergencies. 4.9 The relationship between law and ethics. References. 5 Confidentiality, Medical Records and Data Protection. Introduction. 5.1 Explaining confidentiality. 5.2 Children and confidentiality. 5.3 Ethical justifications for the duty of confidentiality. 5.4 The moral case for breaching confidentiality. 5.5 The law of confidentiality. 5.6 Children’s legal right to confidentiality. 5.7 Legal exceptions to the duty of confidentiality. 5.8 Access to records. 5.9 Relationship between law and ethics. References. 6 Justice and Access to Health Care. Introduction. 6.1 Children's health care services. 6.2 Defining terms. 6.3 Rationing health care resources. 6.4 Forms of rationing – how is health care rationed? 6.5 Distributing scarce resources – how to make ‘moral’ decisions. 6.6 Rationing and the law. 6.7 Using the law to gain access to treatment. 6.8 The relationship between law and ethics. References. 7 Young People and Sexuality. Introduction. 7.1 Abortion: Fetal rights. 7.2 Abortion: Maternal rights. 7.3 A compromise position. 7.4 The law of abortion. 7.5 When is an abortion legal? 7.6 Adolescents and the Abortion Act. 7.7 Other people's legal rights. 7.8 Sterilisation. 7.9 Family planning and the law. 7.10 The relationship between law and ethics. References. 8 Birth and its Regulation. Introduction. 8.1 Assisted reproduction. 8.2 Legal regulation of assisted reproduction. 8.3 Parentage. 8.4 Children's right to know their genetic parentage. 8.5 Surrogacy. 8.6 The legal regulation of surrogacy. 8.7 Pregnancy and childbirth. 8.8 Legal aspects of pregnancy. 8.9 Prenatal injuries. 8.10 The relationship between law and ethics. References. 9 Research, Organ Donation and Tissue Transplantation. Introduction. 9.1 Research. 9.2 Ethical considerations and principles. 9.3 Regulation of research. 9.4 Legal regulation of research. 9.5 Donation, storage and use of organs and tissue. 9.6 Human Tissue Act 2004. 9.7 Organ transplants from the dead. 9.8 The relationship between law and ethics. References. 10 Mental Health. Introduction. 10.1 Defining 'mental disorder'. 10.2 Incidence of mental disorders in young people. 10.3 Guidance governing children’s mental health. 10.4 The impact of a diagnosis of mental disorder. 10.5 Mental Health Act 1983. 10.6 Informal admission and treatment. 10.7 Compulsory admission – detaining young people against their will. 10.8 Treatments regulated by Part 4 of the MHA 1983. 10.9 Ethical issues. 10.10 Relationship between the law and ethics. References. 11 Child Protection. Introduction. 11.1 Development of children's welfare policies. 11.2 Models of state intervention. 11.3 Welfare services – family support and prevention. 11.4 Investigation of child abuse and neglect. 11.5 Protection of children in emergencies. 11.6 Long-term orders – care and supervision. References. 12 Death, Dying and the Incurably Ill Child. Introduction. 12.1 Definitions. 12.2 Is there an ethical obligation to prolong life? 12.3 Is there a moral distinction between killing and letting die? 12.4 Is there a moral distinction between intending and foreseeing a consequence? 12.5 What legal duties are owed at the end of life? 12.6 Is there a legal obligation to prolong life? 12.7 Is it lawful to withhold and withdraw life-saving treatment from children? 12.8 Can a child be deliberately killed? 12.9 What rights do parents have to determine treatment? 12.10 The court's role. 12.11 The relationship between law and ethics. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Textbook of Childrens and Young Peoples
Book SynopsisChildren''s and young people''s nursing has changed and developed in recent years in response to a number of government reports .e.g. Children's National Service Framework, the Kennedy report, Every Child matters: Change for children, The Children Act 2004. The second edition of this successful textbook embraces these changes and combines experience, clinical practice, education and research to provide an invaluable, innovative and authoritative guide for all child nursing students and newly qualified children's nurses. Covering all ages and range of specialities, this evidence-based and accessible text fully explores all aspects of nursing care. Divided into 3 parts, The Textbook of Children''s and Young People''s Nursing, 2nd edition covers: Health in Childhood- looking at the dynamics of the family, development in children and the promotion of child health HealthTable of ContentsPART 1: HEALTH IN CHILDHOOD. Module 1: Understanding families. Introduction. 1. The family. 2. Roles and relationships. 3. Functions of the family. 4. Child-rearing practices. References. Module 2: The growing child. Introduction. 1. The nature of childhood. 2. Growth and maturation. 3. Theoretical perspectives -- cognitive development. 4. Theoretical perspectives -- the social world of the child. 5. Play and education. References. Module 3: Promoting child health. Introduction. 1. Trends in child health. 2. Health. 3. Children’s perceptions of health. 4. Developing strategies for health. 5. Role of children’s nurses in child health promotion. 6. Aspects of health in childhood. References. PART 2: HEALTH AND DEVIATIONS IN CHILDHOOD. Module 4: Understanding families in stress. Introduction. 1. The influence of family stress upon the child. 2. Hospitalisation and illness. 3. Death and the family. 4. Chronic illness -- family stress and coping. 5. Living with a disability. 6. Violence in the family. References. Module 5: Principles of caring for sick children. Introduction. 1. Hearing children’s voices in NHS service delivery and evaluation. 2. Creating an appropriate hospital environment for children. 3. Preparation for hospital and procedures. 4. Assessment of the sick child. 5. Day care. 6. Emergency care. 7. Administration of medicines. 8. Providing nutrition. 9. Maintaining fluid balance. 10. Caring for children in pain. 11. The role of the nurse as a surrogate. 12. Community nursing. 13. Pre- and post-operative care. 14. Aspects of paediatric intensive care. 15. Caring for the dying child and the family. References. Module 6: Specific care of sick children. Introduction. 1. Principles of care -- children with blood disorders. 2. Principles of care -- children with problems of bones, joints and muscles. 3. Principles of care -- children with a circulatory disturbance. 4. Principles of care -- children with a metabolic or endocrine disorder. 5. Principles of care -- children with eye, ear, nose and throat disorders. 6. Principles of care -- the child with altered gastro-intestinal function. 7. Principles of care -- children with genito-urinary problems. 8. Principles of care -- children with problems related to the immune system. 9. Principles of care -- children with a neurological problem. 10. Principles of care -- children with altered breathing. 11. Principles of care -- children with skin disorders. 12. Mental health in childhood. 13. Care of the sick and preterm newborn. 14. Principles of care -- children undergoing cytotoxic treatment and radiotherapy. 15. Principles of care -- children and adolescents with problems related to sexuality. References. PART 3: PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN CHILD CARE. Module 7: The development and process of children’s nursing. Introduction. 1. The history of children’s nursing. 2. Roles of the children’s nurse. 3. Models of nursing -- useless theory or an aid to practice. 4. Models of children’s nursing. 5. Family-centred care. 6. The nurse as a developing professional. 7. Children’s nursing in a multi-cultural society. 8. The future of children’s nursing. References. Module 8: Legal and ethical issues. Introduction. 1. Consent to treatment. 2. Children’s Act 1989. 3. Confidentiality. 4. Research. References. Module 9: Managing professional practice. Introduction. 1. Discharge planning. 2. The nurse as leader. 3. The organisation of patient care. 4. Standard setting and audit. 5. Work force allocation. 6. Risk management. References. Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing
Book SynopsisThe needs of critically ill children are unique and highly specialized. Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing is an essential manual of care and an invaluable resource to all those involved in the care of critically ill children and young people.Trade Review“Written by a team of experts in the field, Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing is indispensable reading for nurses and health care professionals working with critically ill children.” (Newbooks.lib.ntu.edu.tw,5 May 2014) “The strengths are the systematic and logical approach that this textbook takes in order to enhance knowledge and understanding. Within the essential care section the chapters on Nutrition and Fluid Management and Management of Pain and Sedation are both really good and clearly link important aspects of paediatric care and management.” (Nursing Times, 19 February 2014) “The book is reasonably priced considering the vast amount of information it covers and it is a must read for all PICU nurses.” (Nursing Children and Young People, 1 April 2013) Table of ContentsList of Contributors xi Acknowledgements xiii Section 1: Introduction to Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing 1 1 Introduction to Children's Intensive Care 3 Dave Clarke 2 Assessment and Management of the Critically Ill Child/Resuscitation 11 Mark Fores and Doreen Crawford 3 Physiological Monitoring of Infants and Children in the Intensive Care Unit 22 Michaela Dixon and Debra Teasdale Section 2: Systems Approach 33 4 Care of an Infant or Child with a Respiratory Illness and/or the Need for Respiratory Support 35 Michaela Dixon 5 Care of an Infant or Child with a Cardiac Condition or Disease 102 Sandra Batcheler and Michaela Dixon 6 Care of the Infant or Child in Renal Failure 169 Ben Harvey and Doreen Crawford 7 Care of the Infant or Child with Acute Neurological Dysfunction 188 Michaela Dixon 8 Care of an Infant or Child with Gastrointestinal or Endocrine Dysfunction 215 Doreen Crawford and Michaela Dixon 9 Care of a Child with Musculoskeletal Injury 250 Mark Fores and Doreen Crawford 10 Care of the Infant or Child with Thermal Injury 273 Jane Leaver and Clare Thomas 11 Care of the Child with Cancer 284 Karen Selwood, Caroline Langford and Michelle Wright Section 3: Essential Care 301 12 Nutrition and Fluid Management 303 Doreen Crawford 13 Management of Pain and Sedation in Intensive Care 318 Doreen Crawford and Michaela Dixon 14 Managing Skin Integrity, Wound Healing and Care 338 Doreen Crawford 15 Transportation of the Critically Ill Infant or Child 349 Alison Oliver and Michaela Dixon Section 4: Holistic Care 359 16 Care of the Family 361 Doreen Crawford and Peter McNee 17 Spiritual Care and Bereavement in Paediatric Intensive Care 370 Peter McNee 18 Safeguarding Children in the Intensive Care Unit 381 Gillian Earl Conclusion 392 References 392 Further reading 393 Resources 393 Index 395
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LWW Study Guide for Essentials of Pediatric Nursing
Book SynopsisThis helpful study aid is designed to accompany Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, Third Edition, by Terri Kyle and Susan Carman. Exercises and practice questions are designed to help students retain information and succeed in the classroom. Each chapter contains three sections that, in total, include over 1240 review questions , along with Learning Objectives to ensure students master content from each chapter.
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Study Guide for Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
Book SynopsisThis companion Study Guide for Maternity and Pediatric Nursing reinforces key concepts covered in the textbook and includes a variety of question types and exercises that make it easy to remember essential information and build critical-thinking skills.Each chapter is broken down into three sections:• Section I: Assessing Your Understanding presents a variety of labeling, sequencing, matching, short-answer, true and false, and fill-in-the-blank questions to test comprehension of key concepts.• Section II: Applying Your Knowledge consists of case studies and exercises to enhance critical-thinking skills.• Section III: Practicing for NCLEX helps students prepare for the exam with a variety of NCLEX-style review questions. For even more NCLEX-style questions, check out PrepU for Maternity and Pediatric Nursing ! PrepU is our adaptive quizzing program that helps students learn more, while giving ins
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Lippincott Review Pediatric Nursing
Book Synopsis Lippincott’s Review Series: Pediatric Nursing, Fifth EditionEnd the confusion: the answers to all your pediatric nursing questions are here—in the brand-new edition of Pediatric Nursing, 5th edition . This indispensable Lippincott Review Series text will fill you in, whether you are preparing for certification as a pediatric nurse, need backup support for your pediatric nursing class, or seek on-the-spot clinical answers. Covering everything you need to know in practical, easy-to-follow terms, this pediatric nursing review also offers more than 200 study questions with answers and explanations, to get you NCLEX or certification-ready and real-world confident.Let this powerhouse review text prepare you for exam success and real-life know-how …· NEW: Chapter on psychiatric disorders· NEW: BP charts; growth charts, pediatric procedures· NEW cTable of ContentsCONTENTS1 Pediatric nursing overview2 Infant growth and development (Birth to 1 year of age)3 Toddler growth and development (1 to 3 years of age)4 Preschool growth and development (3 to 6 years of age)5 School-age growth and development (6 to 12 years of age)6 Adolescent growth and development (12 to 18 years of age)7 Common psychosocial problems8_____Mental Health & Cognitive Dysfunction9 Fluid and electrolyte balance and imbalance10 Immune system disorders11 Infectious diseases and Immunizations12 Respiratory dysfunction13 Cardiovascular dysfunction14 Gastrointestinal dysfunction15 Genitourinary dysfunction16 Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular dysfunction17 Neurologic dysfunction18 Endocrine dysfunction19 Hematologic dysfunction20 CancerAppendix A: Blood Pressure LevelsAppendix B: Growth ChartsAppendix C: Normal Laboratory Study ValuesAppendix D: Nursing Considerations for Laboratory and Diagnostic Studies
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Elsevier Health Sciences Nursing Care of Children
Book SynopsisHelps you to navigate through difficult concepts to gain understanding with ease. This book emphasizes a community focus while teaching growth and development and major body system alterations information needed by pediatric nurses.Table of ContentsUNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO CHILD HEALTH NURSING 1: Introduction to Nursing Care of Children UNIT II: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY 2: Family-Centered Nursing Care 3: Communicating with Children and Families 4: Health Promotion for the Developing Child 5: Health Promotion for the Infant 6: Health Promotion During Early Childhood 7: Health Promotion for the School Age Child 8: Health Promotion for the Adolescent UNIT III: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CARING FOR CHILDREN 9: Physical Assessment of Children 10: Emergency Care of the Child 11: The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings 12: The Child With a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness 13: Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children 14: Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children 15: Pain Management for Children UNIT IV: CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS 16: The Child with a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration 17: The Child with an Infectious Disease 18: The Child with an Immunologic Alteration 19: The Child With a Gastrointestinal Alteration 20: The Child With a Genitourinary Alteration 21: This Child with a Respiratory Alteration 22: The Child With a Cardiovascular Alteration 23: The Child With a Hematologic Alteration 24: The Child with Cancer 25: The Child with Major Alterations in Tissue Integrity 26: The Child With a Musculoskeletal Alteration 27: The Child With an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration 28: The Child with an Neurologic Alteration 29: Problems in Children and Families 30: The Child With a Developmental Disability 31: The Child with a Sensory Alteration Glossary
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Headline Publishing Group The Babys Coming
Book SynopsisVirginia Howes was a mother of four doing the ironing when she had a revelation. Still broody, but not really wanting to add to her family, she realised that becoming a midwife was her true vocation. It was a long journey to get the education and qualifications she needed, especially with a young family, but she was determined and never doubted her decision. Following her training, she spent two years working within the NHS, but her naturally independent spirit fought against the constraints of the system and fourteen years ago she decided to set up on her own. Virginia works with mothers who want to give birth at home naturally, something which Virginia believes in passionately. 350 births later, Virginia still loves what she does.The Baby''s Coming is Virginia''s memoir and tells the stories of her training as a midwife as well as some of the most memorable births: the most dramatic, the most touching. Virginia particularly remembers the births of her own grandc
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Lippincott Certification Review Pediatric Acute
Book SynopsisConfidently prepare for the Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) exam and excel on the job with help from the Lippincott Certification Review: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner . Presented in an easy-to-read bulleted format, this all-inclusive guide covers all exam topics, from system-based pediatric disorders to family and psychological issues. Offering professional advice, test-taking strategies, and practice exams, this is the essential text no pediatric or acute care nurse should be without. You will ace the CPNP exam and grasp the fundamentals of acute care pediatric nursing with More than 750 multiple-choice questions in exam format 350+ end-of-chapter questions and two 200-question practice exams, with answers/explanations Expert guidance on pediatric patient management - Current data and practice tools for diagnosing and managing complex acute, chronic, and critical pediatric conditions in inpatient and outpatient, emergency, and home care settings,
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Telephone Triage for Pediatrics
Book SynopsisHandle questions about pediatric care with confident accuracy: Telephone Triage Protocols for Pediatrics is the quick-access guide to providing fast, efficient phone assessments and accurate care recommendations.This comprehensive, on-the-spot resource lists a broad range of symptoms alphabetically. A flow chart format provides the crucial Yes or No questions to ask, with each answer moving quickly to optimal recommendations or instructions. A vital resource for all nurses, this is irreplaceable to those in pediatric or family practice.Tap into top-level guidance for fast, efficient assessments … Step-by-step guidance for making accurate assessments —170 proven protocols addressing a wide range of symptoms, disorders, and medical emergencies, for newborn to age 18 Sorts life-threatening problems from those not requiring physician or emergency care—callers are directed to make an appointment, seek
£59.03
Brookes Publishing Co Understanding Newborn Behavior & Early
Book SynopsisGiving babies a "voice" helps parents understand their baby's unique strengths and needs. This observational tool and handbook, complete with beautiful four-color photographs by a Pulitzer prize-winning photographer, gives professionals a systematic way to help parents respond with confidence to their baby's individual needs—and build positive parent–professional relationships in the process. Flexible, easy to integrate into everyday practice, and based on more than 25 years of research, this system includesA short, easy-to-use, interactive observational tool. With the Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) system, professionals will have a structured set of 18 observations for infants from birth to approximately 3 months. Including parents as partners, professionals guide the observation, discuss the baby's abilities and behaviors with parents, encourage parent insights and questions, and suggest specific ways to support the child's development. (Appropriate use of the NBO tool in clinical practice requires training through the NBO training program.)A complete guide to the NBO system. Through realistic case studies, step-by-step how-to instructions, and color photos illustrating each NBO item, professionals will understand how to use the NBO effectively with a wide variety of families.Invaluable professional guidance. More than a tool, the handbook helps professionals improve their daily work with in-depth information on infant and parent development, cultural competence, premature and at-risk infants, family–centered care, and more.An essential resource from the co-author of the highly regarded Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) and his colleagues, this system is just what clinicians in hospital, clinic, or home settings need to help new mothers and fathers get to know their baby, increase their confidence and competence as parents, and support their child's growth and development.Table of ContentsThe Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) System and the Theoretical and Clinical Principles Underlying Its Use; The Newborn Parent: Promoting the Parent-Infant Relationship through the NBO; The NBO Manual: Administration, Recording, Interpretation, Developmental Course and Implications for Caregiving; Communication for Relationship: Working with Parents and Their Infants in the Newborn Period; Incorporating the NBO into the Newborn Nursery Setting; Uses of the NBO with Preterm or Medically Fragile Infants.; The NBO in Clinical Settings: Nursing Perspectives; Cultural Considerations in the Use of the NBO.
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Barcharts, Inc Pediatric Nursing
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American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Air and Ground Transport of
Book SynopsisCompletely revised and updated, the new 4th edition includes must-have information and guidelines for health care professionals and hospital systems interested in developing transport systems and improving the transport care they deliver.Authored by leading experts in transport medicine, the editorial team is devoted to ensuring that appropriate evidence-based conclusions and recommendations are included, when available, for the clinical and administrative subjects presented.The 4th edition covers all aspects of air and ground transport - from team organization and training to equipment selection, quality improvement, safety, ethics and much more. Obtain the latest guidelines to insure quality of care and safety during transport with this leading-edge publication.Content highlights: All chapters thoroughly reviewed and updated by the leading authorities in transport medicine. New chapter on telemedicine covering equipment and teleconferencing, telemedicine in other clinical settings, regulations and reimbursement, and more. Expanded sections on driving performance improvement, risk management, and bioethics. Updated Web resources. Handy tools including sample position descriptions, sample transport medicine transfer agreement, policies and procedures, and more. Trade ReviewThis is an important resource for transport teams. There are no comparable books." — Jay P. Goldsmith, MD, Tulane University School of MedicineTable of Contents 1. Organization of a Neonatal-Pediatric Interfacility Transport Service 2. Transport Program Administration 3. Transport Team Clinicians, Health Care Professionals, and Team Composition 4. Transport Program Personnel, Training, and Assessment 5. Communications and the Dispatch Center 6. Equipment and Medications 7. Legal Issues 8. Quality Improvement 9. Safety 10. Transport Mode: Issues, Timing, Safety, Selection Criteria, Considerations, and Options 11. Transport Physiology and Stresses of Transport 12. Patient- and Family-Centered Care 13. Marketing the Neonatal-Pediatric Transport Program 14. Outreach Education 15. Financial Considerations 16. Database Development and Application 17. Transport Research 18. Ethics 19. Accreditation 20. Special Considerations for Neonatal-Pediatric Transport 21. Telemedicine in Transport 22. Stress Management, Debriefing, and Team Health 23. Involvement and Integration with EMS Appendix A: Sample Position Descriptions Appendix B: Sample Transport Database Collection Fields Appendix C: Sample Transport Medicine Transfer Agreement Appendix D: Policies and Procedures Appendix E: Transport Resources Appendix F: Key Elements of a Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team Appendix G: Emergency Medical Conditions (EMS) Form
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Brookes Publishing Co Supporting Students with Special Health Care
Book SynopsisEssential for every school health office, this fully illustrated reference is the ultimate guide to caring for and supporting children with special health care needs in educational settings. A comprehensive update of the classic guide school nurses trust, this authoritative book compiles the latest guidelines on working with students with special health care needs, step-by-step procedures for using today’s medical technologies, and access to more than 50 reproducible planning forms and checklists. Experts from nursing, medicine, and parent advocacy across the country reviewed and vetted the content, so you can implement the techniques and guidelines with confidence. A must for school nurses and related professionals, this practical reference tool will help schools deliver the services and supports that promote health, safety, and success for children with special health care needs.THE LATEST ON: Supporting students with a wide range of special care needs, such as respiratory concerns, neurological issues, diabetes, allergies, and bladder and kidney issues Safely and skilfully using medical technologies, including feeding tubes, insulin administration devices , baclofen pumps, ventilators, ostomies, intravenous lines, oxygen and more Planning supportive classrooms that meet legal requirements and are well prepared for both everyday care and medical emergencies Collaborating with a student’s whole health care team to create a family-centred, child-centred health care plan Meeting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse families Facilitating a student’s smooth transition from the paediatric to adult health care systems PRACTICAL MATERIALS:More than 100 high-quality illustrations, plus printable online forms and checklists to ensure organized record keeping, training, and program planning. With 50 reproducible materials! Dozens of skills checklists for specific medical technologies Entrance Process Checklist Individualized Health Care Plan forms Emergency Plan form for students One-Page Portable Medical Summary Template Latex Allergy Checklist for Schools School and Camp Medication Order and more!
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Brookes Publishing Co The Early Intervention Workbook: Essential
Book SynopsisDiscover the 7 key principles and associated practices for effective early intervention services—and start putting them into action today! This easy-to-use, fillable workbook reveals not only what every EI professional should be doing in their practice, but also how to do it, with practical tips, activities, and strategies they can use to improve their work with children and families right away. Based on specific recommendations from a workgroup of today's top researchers, this comprehensive resource walks readers through every key step of the early intervention journey with children birth to 3, from the crucial first meeting with a family to the child's transition out of intervention. Perfect for group training sessions or independent study, it's a great workbook to fill in, learn from, and then keep close at hand as a quick and easy reminder of best practices.
£33.20
Brookes Publishing Co Early Intervention Every Day!: Embedding
Book SynopsisEffective early intervention doesn't stop when the provider leaves the family s home. That s why every interventionist needs this practical source book, packed with research-based strategies for helping parents and caregivers take a consistent, active role in supporting young children s development. Targeting 80 skills in 6 key developmental domains for children birth to three, this reader-friendly guide gives professionals dozens of ready-to-use ideas for helping families and caregivers embed learning opportunities in their everyday routines. Early interventionists will turn to this book again and again for strategies that enhance child development, strengthen attachment, and help children with developmental delays participate fully in family life.
£31.46
Brookes Publishing Co Social-Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure
Book SynopsisWith this in-depth, easy-to-use tool, your programme can reliably assess and monitor social-emotional development in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at risk for delays or challenges. An ideal follow up to screeners such as ASQ:SE, the two-part SEAM™ assessment reveals detailed qualitative information on children's social-emotional competence— and identifies their caregivers' strengths and areas of need. Easy to learn and implement, SEAM™ can be used by a wide variety of early childhood professionals, including those with little or no training in mental-health or behavioural interventions.SEAM™ helps your programme: support development of important social-emotional skills in order to minimize challenging behaviours build strong, proactive partnerships with families promote positive parent-child interactions in the critical first years of life assist with developing developmentally appropriate goals and intervention activities monitor child progress toward social-emotional goals Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorsAcknowledgmentsDedication1.Introduction to the SEAM2.SEAM3.SEAM with Ages4.SEAM Family Profile5.Summarizing SEAM Information6.Scenario: Completing the SEAM and the SEAM with Ages7.Technical ReportReferencesAppendix A: Benchmarks and Items for SEAM and SEAM with AgesAppendix B: Benchmarks and Items for SEAM Family ProfileIndexContents of the CD-ROMAbout This CD-ROMEnd User License Agreement
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Brookes Publishing Co An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention:
Book SynopsisEarly childhood professionals—learn the nuts and bolts of activity-based intervention (ABI), the trusted, child-directed approach for young children birth to 5. With the fourth edition of this classic textbook and professional guide—now expanded by 30%!—you'll discover how to embed learning opportunities in everyday activities to help children acquire and generalize functional skills and reach their developmental goals. You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the benefits, challenges, and foundations of ABI, and you'll find in-depth guidance on how to apply this popular approach with children in center- and home-based programs. Case stories, examples, and sample forms throughout clarify important points and procedures. Updated with practical new information on ABI training, implementation, and more, this book is a keystone of professional preparation for early interventionists and special educators. Implement ABI in multiple settings with diverse groups of young children, including kids with disabilities and those at risk Create multiple and varied learning opportunities within young children's natural routines and interactions Seamlessly link screening, assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation Develop individualized IFSP and IEP goals Observe children before and after intervention to determine next steps Understand and address the challenges of establishing evidence-based practices Work as a team with other professionals and families WHAT'S NEW: New chapters on conducting high-quality child observations, applying ABI in centers and in homes, and using ABI with children who have significant disabilities Expanded information on key topics, including training paraprofessionals on ABI and keeping families involved Updated course companion website with PowerPoint slides, study questions, and application activities
£42.46
American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision
Book SynopsisThis essential resource provides key background information and recommendations for themes critical to healthy child development along with well-child supervision standards for 31 age-based visits - from Newborn through 21 years. The result: better health care, more efficient visits, stronger partnerships with children and families, and better ability to keep up with changes in family, communities, and society that affect a child's health.Trade ReviewBright Futures has been selected as one of Doody’s Core Titles®
£64.80
American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation
Book SynopsisThe Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an educational program jointly sponsored with the American Heart Association (AHA). The course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn to hospital staff who care for newborns at the time of delivery. Since the inception of the NRP in 1987, over 3 million individuals in the United States and internationally have been trained and the program has been translated into over 30 languages.Significantly revised and updated, the new seventh edition reflects the 2015 AAP/AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care of the Neonate. Two new chapters have been added, covering post-resuscitation care and preparing for resuscitation.evised American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association guidelines for neonatal resuscitation and the emergency cardiovascular care.With 140 new colour photographs replacing most of the line drawings in the previous edition, this powerful resource for interactive, simulation-based teaching and learning is better than ever.Trade Review5 Star Review!"An essential book for every person who regularly cares for a neonate who requires resuscitation." - Doody's Book ReviewTable of Contents Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Course Overview Lesson 1. Foundations of Neonatal Resuscitation Lesson 2. Preparing for Resuscitation Lesson 3. Initial Steps of Newborn Care Lesson 4. Positive-Pressure Ventilation Lesson 5. Alternative Airways: Endotracheal Tubes and Laryngeal Masks Lesson 6. Chest Compressions Lesson 7. Medications Lesson 8. Post-resuscitation Care Lesson 9. Resuscitation and Stabilization of Babies Born Preterm Lesson 10. Special Considerations Lesson 11. Ethics and Care at the End of Life Appendix Part 13: Neonatal Resuscitation 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (Reprint) Index
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American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Perinatal Care
Book SynopsisSignificantly revised and updated, the new 8th edition of this bestselling manual provides the latest recommendations on quality care of pregnant women, their foetuses, and their newborn infants. Jointly developed by the AAP and ACOG, this unique resource addresses the full spectrum of perinatal medicine from obstetric and pediatric standpoints. • New section on suggested levels of maternal care from birth centres to level IV institutions.• New sections on screening for preterm delivery risk added to chapter on antepartum care.• New topics covered include the timing of cord clamping, the need (or not) for bedrest, and updates in hypertension.• Guidance regarding postpartum contraception recommendations has been expanded.• New sections on mosquito-borne illnesses (including Zika).• New section infections with high risk infection control issues.• Updated recommendations on neonatal resuscitation, screening and management of hyperbilirubinemia, and neonatal drug withdrawal. Topics include:• Organization of perinatal health care.• Inpatient perinatal care services.• Quality improvement and patient safety.• Maternal and neonatal inter-hospital transfer.• Preconception care.• Antepartum care.• Intrapartum care of the mother.• Postpartum care of the mother.• Medical and obstetric complications.• Care of the newborn.• Neonatal complications and management of high-risk infants.• Perinatal infections.• Infection control.Trade Review“As a neonatal doctor I have found it valuable in terms of understanding obstetric decision-making and also for making treatment decisions for the newborn babies under my care [...] It is a book I will keep referring back to” — Stefan Zalewski, Infant magazine A 2023 Doody’s Core Title®Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Organization of Perinatal Health Care Chapter 2 Inpatient Perinatal Care Services Chapter 3 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Chapter 4 Maternal and Neonatal Interhospital Transfer Chapter 5 Preconception Care Chapter 6 Antepartum Care Chapter 7 Intrapartum Care of the Mother Chapter 8 Postpartum Care of the Mother Chapter 9 Medical and Obstetric Complications Chapter 10 Care of the Newborn Chapter 11 Neonatal Complications and Management of High-Risk Infants Chapter 12 Perinatal Infections Chapter 13 Infection Control Appendixes A. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Antepartum Record and Postpartum Form B. Early Pregnancy Risk Identification for Consultation C. Ongoing Pregnancy Risk Identification for Consultation D. Granting Obstetric Privileges E. Midwifery Glossary F. Standard Terminology for Reporting of Reproductive Health Statistics in the United States G. Federal Requirements for Patient Screening and Transfer H. American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statements and American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists Committee Opinions and Practice Bulletins I. Website Resources Index
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