Pediatric Nursing Procedures

Absorb the vital principles, interventions, and strategies of family-centered pediatric care, with the newly updated Pediatric Nursing Procedures, Fourth edition. Emphasizing interdisciplinary teamwork, this irreplaceable how-to offers clear direction on more than 120 pediatric procedures, all based on current research and international best practices. All procedures address community care settings, with a focus on school and home nursing issues. This is the perfect clinical guidebook for nurses delivering care to children in any health care setting, and a vital text for all nursing students. This step-by-step guide covers a broad range of pediatric procedures . . .<BR ? NEW updated content in all chapters, based on current clinical evidence, best practices, and<BR nursing standards<BR ? NEW chapters on pediatric health assessment; intravascular therapy peripheral lock and flush;<BR and palliative care<BR ? NEW Unexpected Situations scenarios and recommendations<BR ? NEW photos and diagrams<BR ? Coverage of vital topics, including:<BR o Key elements of family-centered care and the strategies that strengthen it<BR o Impact of developmental milestones on patient and family education<BR o A clear-cut, detailed how-to on common procedures, such as:<BR ? Medication administration<BR ? Blood drawing<BR ? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation<BR ? Child abuse reporting and documentation<BR ? Care of the newborn<BR ? Fluid and nutritional interventions<BR ? Pharmacologic interventions<BR ? Pain management<BR ? Hemodynamic monitoring<BR ? Immunizations<BR ? Parenteral nutrition and IV fat emulsion infusion<BR ? Handling equipment<BR ? Wound care, and more<BR ? Chapter features include:<BR o Clinical Guidelines for performing each procedure safely<BR o Equipment List for each procedure<BR o Child and Family Assessment and Preparation guide to pre-procedure assessment<BR o Procedure section - The complete how-to, with evidence-based rationales<BR o Child and Family Evaluation and Documentation section - How, when, and where<BR documentation is required<BR o Community Care section - Directions for child or caregiver to perform the procedure at<BR home, school, and other settings<BR o Unexpected Situations - What to do when the unexpected happens before, during, or<BR after the procedure<BR o KidKare icon - Psychosocial aspects of pediatric care<BR o caREminder feature - Important practice tips for each procedure