Now completely up to date to meet the needs of today's pediatric nurses Mary Fran Hazinski's Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Child 3rd Edition remains the foundational text of pediatric critical care nursing Known for its outstanding organization & clear descriptions this comprehensive reference details the unique care required for critically ill children with thorough discussions of physiology pathophysiology pharmacology collaborative management & nursing management Ten new chapters new advanced practice content & new nurse contributors & reviewers ensure that this classic text continues to be the essential resource for the care of critically ill children Details differences in caring for critically ill children as compared with caring for adults how to modify assessment procedures consider aspects of psychosocial development & examine developmental aspects of various body systems Provides comprehensive coverage of physiology pathophysiology pharmacology & nursing management related to care of the critically ill child
Includes:: detailed Nursing Care Plans for select disorders Contains helpful appendices such as pediatric drug dosages central venous catheter care & pediatric fluid requirements Features Evolve online resources with additional content for further study of related topics including tables for ease of recollection of material & additional references Contains 10 all-new chapters including Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics; Shock Cardiac Arrest & Resuscitation; Mechanical Support of Cardiopulmonary Function; Fluid Electrolyte & Endocrine Problems; Immunology & Infectious Disorders; Transplantation & Organ Donation; Toxicology Poisonings; Fundamentals of Quality Improvement & Patient Safety; Clinical Informatics; & Ethical Issues in Pediatric Critical Care Features nurse contributors & reviewers for every chapter making this edition a truly collaborative text Provides information vital to the advanced practice nurse such as assessment tools & severity of illness management
Includes:: numerous Pearls that highlight practical wisdom from experts in pediatric critical care nursing