Salient Features Best coverage and presentation of child's growth and development from birth through adolescence Multidisciplinary perspective comprising anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and nursing interventions specific to children Interpretation of the holistic knowledge base using the nursing process Systemic classification of the content facilitating easy location of topics Multiple aspects of diseases/problems together with nursing management Up-to-date information on treatment techniques and nursing management methods New to This Edition Simpler, less voluminous than the previous edition Fully compliant to the INC curriculum Topics such as Indian child care programs, the child in Indian scenario, process/rules for adoption in India, immunization schedule for children in India, etc., included Concepts like joint family system, working mothers, changing roles of sexes, etc., have been adapted with modern Indian perspective Data like nutritional requirements of children have been updated with regional specifications Pictures of Indian children/families included to provide regional feel to the content Easy-to-read, interesting and involving disposition, which leads the reader through the various facets of pediatric nursing Improved layout, design and presentation Chapter Outline added in the beginning of every chapter Chapter in a Nutshell added at the end of every chapter, to help the learners quickly recapitulate what they have learnt

Unit I Modern Concepts of Child Care Chapter 1: Concepts of Child Care Chapter 2: Child Welfare Chapter 3: Differences Between Children and Adults Chapter 4: Care of Sick Child Chapter 5: Preventive Pediatrics Unit II The Healthy Child Chapter 6: Growth and Development Chapter 7: Needs of Normal Children Unit III Nursing Care of A Neonate Chapter 8: Care of A Normal Newborn Chapter 9: Care of Low Birth Weight Chapter 10: Common Neonatal Disorders Chapter 11: Planning and Organization of Neonatal Unit Unit IV Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness Chapter 12: Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness Unit V Nursing Management in Common Childhood Diseases Chapter 13: Nutritional Deficiency Disorders Chapter 14: Disorders of Respiratory System Chapter 15: Disorders of Gastrointestinal System Chapter 16: Disorders of Cardiovascular System Chapter 17: Disorders of Hematological System Chapter 18: Disorders of Genitourinary System Chapter 19: Disorders of Neurological System Chapter 20: Disorders of Endocrine System Chapter 21: Disorders of Musculoskeletal System Chapter 22: Disorders of Skin, Eyes and Ears Chapter 23: Common Communicable Diseases Chapter 24: Pediatric Emergencies Chapter 25: HIV/AIDS in Children Chapter 26: Management of Common Behavior Disorders Chapter 27: Management of Common Psychiatric Problems Chapter 28: Management of Challenged Children Chapter 29: Welfare Services for Handicapped Children Chapter 30: Child Health Nursing Procedures Appendices Appendix I: Sample Question Papers Appendix II: Calculation of Fluid Requirement for Children Appendix III: Formulas for Calculation of Various Tube Sizes Index

First manual on Clinical Procedures developed by the faculties of NINE-PGIMER Chandigarh, who are also the subject experts. The procedures have been divided into the 6 major nursing subjects: Nursing Foundations, Medical Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Pediatric Nursing and Community Health Nursing. The contents have been developed as per INC syllabus of undergraduate as well as postgraduate nursing and several new procedures have been added, making it the most comprehensive compendium available so far. The complete book has been developed keeping in mind the relevance of the content in the Indian context. The articulate way of writing strengthened by the use of simple language makes browsing through the book a delightful experience. All the procedures have been well illustrated with colored diagrams and real-time photographs, explaining the various steps of procedures. The procedures have been divided into Preprocedural, Intraprocedural and Postprocedural steps along with their rationale, emphasizing the sequence and importance of every step. All procedures are substantiated with Points to Remember and Special Considerations boxes to help the students identify and remember the various aspects that need to be taken care of while performing the procedures. Suggested Readings at the end of each procedure are given to aid the students with various reference works for future reference and enhancing their knowledge.

Master the essentials of maternity and pediatric nursing with this comprehensive, all-in-one text! Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition covers the issues and concerns of women during their childbearing years and children during their developing years. It uses a family-centered, problem-solving approach to patient care, with guidelines supported by evidence-based practice. New to this edition is an emphasis on clinical judgment skills and a new chapter on children with integumentary dysfunction. Written by a team of experts led by Shannon E. Perry and Marilyn J. Hockenberry, this book provides the accurate information you need to succeed in the classroom, the clinical setting, and on the Next Generation NCLEX-RN® examination. - Focus on the family throughout the text emphasizes the influence of the entire family in health and illness. - Expert authors of the market-leading maternity and pediatric nursing textbooks combine to ensure delivery of the most accurate, up-to-date content. - Information on victims of sexual abuse as parents and human trafficking helps prepare students to handle these delicate issues. - Nursing Alerts highlight critical information that could lead to deteriorating or emergency situations. - Guidelines boxes outline nursing procedures in an easy-to-follow format. - Evidence-Based Practice boxes include findings from recent clinical studies. - Emergency Treatment boxes describe the signs and symptoms of emergency situations and provide step-by-step interventions. - Atraumatic Care boxes teach students how to manage pain and provide competent care to pediatric patients with the least amount of physical or psychological stress. - Community Focus boxes emphasize community issues, provide resources and guidance, and illustrate nursing care in a variety of settings. - Patient Teaching boxes highlight important information nurses need to communicate to patients and families. - Cultural Considerations boxes describe beliefs and practices relating to pregnancy, labor and birth, parenting, and women's health. - Family-Centered Care boxes draw attention to the needs or concerns of families that students should consider to provide family-centered care.

Essentials of Pediatric Nursing is intended for Pediatric Nursing courses with an integrated pediatric curriculum. It provides a unique concept-based approach and nursing process focus, that helps students go from concept to application by building on previously mastered knowledge from other courses. Organized into four logical units, Kyle: Essentials of Pediatric Nursing covers a broad scope of topics with an emphasis on common issues and pediatric-specific information. In addition, it has a variety of learning features to ensure student retention, such as, Healthy People 2020 boxes, Threaded Case Studies and Comparison Charts highlighting common diseases; as well as twice as many NCLEX-Style Student Review questions (over800 questions!). New features include Evidence-based Practice boxes and Atraumatic Care boxes, as well as Concepts in Action Animations. Plus, it includes a companion website that provides numerous resources for both students and instructors, including video clips of each developmental stage and care of the hospitalized child. "

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