While managed care has reduced the length of hospital stays for pediatric as well as older patients, nurses still mercifully recognize the unique needs of children undergoing surgery. Following chapters on psychological preparation of the patient and their parents and other special considerations, s

The book packages all aspects of the pediatric surgical nurse's job into one comprehensive reference, including pre- and post-operative care, minimally invasive surgery, innovative therapies, fetal surgery, pediatric solid organ transplantation, and more. It offers up-to-date information on pediatric surgical nursing and includes many critical pathways and research topics. It is a must-have resource for all healthcare providers involved in the care of the general pediatric surgical patient.

Master the art of caring for children with most effective, efficient, and affordable title on pediatric nursing care. Taking on a family focus, this student-friendly text teaches growth, development, and information on the major body system alterations. Plus, dramatically streamlined content and new learning tools make this new edition even more tailored to your learning needs. Expert reviews of chapter content ensure all chapters include current practices, terms, and updated information. Health Promotion boxes summarize information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to teach you how to perform a comprehensive assessment of well infants and children at various ages. Illustrated Procedure boxes include step-by-step instructions for common nursing tasks. Pathophysiology boxes explain changes in physiology that occur in a variety of diseases and disorders in children. Nursing process highlighted in nursing care plans and in-text discussions. Clinical Reference pages provide students with easy-to-find reference sections, including basic anatomy and physiology, pediatric differences, related laboratory and diagnostic tests, and commonly prescribed medications. Safety Alert boxes highlight patient safety as part of the QSEN initiative for better outcomes of nursing care. Updated Evidence-Based Practice boxes (formerly Using Research to Improve Practice) assist you in determining best practices in your future care of children. Patient-Centered Care boxes guide you in teaching the parents and child about self-care in the home and follow-up care in community-based health care settings. Streamlined Nursing Care Plans have been reformatted to make them easier to read and use. Updated photos throughout the book keep the text up-to-date and visually appealing. Key concepts are highlighted in the book and their definitions are provided in a glossary.

This paediatric nursing text discusses the disorders most commonly encountered in both hospital and community care settings. It discusses anatomy, physiology, paediatric differences and common diagnostic tests and medications, enabling readers to associate systems and diseases with appropriate tests and medications. It provides nursing care plans for key disorders, a unit on growth and development, a summary of growth and development, and special considerations for caring for children.

Edited by well-known and highly-regarded children’s nurse Linda Shields, Perioperative Care of the Child is an essential resource for any children’s nurse working in a perioperative setting and all student nurses on the child branch. This timely and valuable text provides comprehensive coverage of the essential skills and knowledge required by practitioners in order to deliver safe and effective perioperative nursing care for the child requiring surgery before, during and after any operation. Perioperative Care of the Child explores the role of the nurse in a wide variety of perioperative contexts, including anaesthetics, surgical procedures (including coverage of fetal surgery, endoscopic procedures and care of children with burns), paediatric transplantation, postoperative recovery, and pre- and post-hospital care. This essential resource benefits from an international perspective, with contributions from experienced and highly-specialised clinicians from around the world. Essential reading for children’s and perioperative nurses, and others who work in the perioperative area. Evidence-based, with clear links to nursing practice. Focuses on key skills and knowledge. Emphasises patient-centred care. Edited by an internationally-regarded children’s nurse.

This concise, student-friendly text is ideal for shorter courses in pediatric nursing. A focus on common and important disorders keeps the material relevant to daily practice. In this 2nd Edition, current issues and trends are addressed through the use of community nursing care plans, expanded health promotion content, and enhanced communication tips. · A highlighted Clinical Reference section opens each Alterations chapter, providing a review of the relevant body system, a discussion of pediatric differences, and a description of common diagnostic tests. · Pathophysiology boxes describe how disease conditions develop, providing a scientific basis for understanding the therapeutic management and nursing care of an illness. · Want to Know boxes guide the student in teaching the parents and child about self-care in the home and follow-up care in community-based health care settings. · Each chapter opens with Learning Objectives and Definitions and closes with Key Concepts to assist students in focusing their study on important topics and key terms to be gleaned from each chapter. · Photo Stories provide a visual description of the nursing role in a variety of settings. · Communication Cues offer students tips and practical examples of communicating with children of all ages as well as with their parents. · Procedure boxes highlight step-by-step instructions for common nursing tasks to assist students in their clinical practice. · The Resources for Health Care Providers and Families appendix, organized by topic, identify organizations that provide condition-specific information and support to the health care professional or to parents and children in the community · Reorganized table of contents condenses and combines material into more logical, streamlined approach, making the textbook more useful to shorter or combined maternity/pediatric courses. · Health Promotion Boxes outline American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended well-child visits and include growth and development milestones, health screening and immunizations, and anticipatory guidance. · Pediatric health priorities, as identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, are highlighted in Healthy People 2010 boxes to assist the student in formulating pediatric health promotion goals. · Critical to Remember boxes alert the student to important information needed to deliver safe nursing care. · Critical Thinking Exercises present students with issues and problems in clinical scenarios that challenge the student to apply learning to practice. Suggested answers and rationales appear at the end of the chapter. · Special Nursing Care Plans guide the student in planning care in the home or community-based health care setting. · Drug Guides highlight common medications and provide students with a quick reference on nursing implications.