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1 online resource |
| Contents |
The GOSH website; Title page; Copyright page; Foreword; Acknowledgements; List of contributors; Editorial Panel; List of Contributors; Introduction; Individualised care; Family-centred care; Legislation; Code of conduct; Ethnicity; Consent and involving children in decisions; Communication and handover; Chapter 1: Assessment; Introduction; Measuring vital signs, height and weight; Review of systems; Blood pressure; Chapter 2: Allergy and anaphylaxis; Introduction; Allergy and the immune response; Diagnosis and management of allergy; Management of anaphylaxis; Food allergy; Respiratory allergy |
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Allergens in the healthcare settingConclusion; Chapter 3: Biopsies; Introduction; Liver biopsy; Punch skin biopsy; Renal biopsy; Bone marrow aspirate and trephine; Chapter 4: Administration of blood components and products; Introduction; An overview of blood transfusion; Administration of red cells; Administration of platelets; Administration of fresh frozen plasma (FFP); Administration of cryoprecipitate; Administration of albumin; Administration of immunoglobulin; Administration of coagulation factors; Conclusion; Chapter 5: Bowel care; Introduction; Constipation; Treatment of constipation |
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DiarrhoeaTransanal colonic irrigation; Stoma care; Chapter 6: Burns and scalds; Introduction; Common causes of burns in children; Overview of anatomy of the skin; Classification of burns; First aid following a burn; Fluid resuscitation for major burns; Wound healing and wound care; Which dressing?; Nutrition; Psychological care following a burn; Chapter 7: Child protection; Introduction; The hospital setting; An individual and corporate responsibility; Defining child abuse and neglect; The effects of abuse and neglect; Sources of stress for families; Children with disabilities |
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Difference and cultureThe legal framework, national and political influences; Learning from serious case reviews; A safeguarding culture; Implications for nursing practice; The Common Assessment Framework (CAF); Practice guidance for the children's nurse; Professional responsibilities of staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital; Procedures for children attending A Procedures for children admitted to hospital; Fabricated or induced illness: concerns or suspicion; Pre-discharge planning procedure; A final word -- communication with other agencies; Acknowledgements; Chapter 8: Cytotoxic drugs |
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Chemotherapy administrationLegislation; Consent; Safe handling; Reconstitution and preparation of chemotherapeutic agents; Personal protective equipment; Work practices; Safe administration of chemotherapy; Routes of administration; Intrathecal route; Chapter 9: Fluid balance; Introduction; Fluid balance in the ill child; Vascular access; Haemofiltration; Peritoneal dialysis; Interventions; Chapter 10: Personal hygiene and pressure ulcer prevention; Introduction; Bathing; Toileting; Nappy care; Nail care; Oral hygiene; Eye care; Ear care; Pressure ulcer prevention; Conclusion |
| Summary |
Clinical skills are a fundamental aspect of nursing care of children and young people. The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children's Nursing Practices is an evidence-based manual of practical skills in children's nursing which builds on the extensive expertise developed at Great Ormond Street Hospital. It encompasses all aspects of children's nursing from the most basic aspects of everyday practice to advanced practice in high dependency and intensive care to provide a comprehensive resource for all qualified nurses, students, and other health-care professio |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Pediatric nursing.
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Children.
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Infants.
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Pediatric Nursing -- methods
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Adolescent
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Child
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Infant
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Pediatric Nursing
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children (people by age group)
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infants.
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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Infants
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Children
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Pediatric nursing
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Macqueen, Susan
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Bruce, Elizabeth (Elizabeth A.)
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Gibson, Faith, 1960-
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Hospital for Sick Children (London, England)
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| ISBN |
9781118274224 |
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1118274229 |
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9781444361186 |
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144436118X |
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