| Description |
viii, 244 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Why managing pain in children matters -- Anatomy and physiology of pain -- Pain : a bio-psycho-social phenomenon -- Pharmacology of analgesic drugs -- Non-drug methods of pain relief -- Pain assessment -- Managing acute pain in children -- Chronic pain in children -- Palliative care in children -- Management of painful procedures -- Where to from here? |
| Summary |
All children have a right to appropriate prevention, assessment and control of their pain. 'Managing Pain in Children' is an evidence-based, practical guide to nursing practice in all areas of children's pain management, providing nurses with the skills and expertise necessary to manage children's pain effectively |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to Wiley Online Library |
| Subject |
Pain in children -- Treatment.
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Child.
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Pain Management.
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| Author |
Bruce, Elizabeth (Elizabeth A.)
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Dowden, Stephanie.
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Twycross, Alison.
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ebrary, Inc.
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| LC no. |
2008028168 |
| ISBN |
9781405168946 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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