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Pediatric Nursing Procedures, Fourth Edition Vicky R. Bowden, DNSc, RN 978-1-4511-9236-0 • November 2015 • Softbound • 8.375” x 10.875” • 728 pp • 152 Illus

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. Features • NEW! Updated content in all chapters, based on current clinical evidence, best practices, and nursing standards • NEW! Chapters on pediatric health assessment; intravascular therapy peripheral lock and flush; and palliative care • NEW! Unexpected Situations scenarios and recommendations • NEW! Photos and diagrams Coverage of vital topics, including: • Key elements of family-centered care and the strategies that strengthen it • Impact of developmental milestones on patient and family education • A clear-cut, detailed how-to on common procedures, such as: o Medication administration o Blood drawing o Cardiopulmonary resuscitation o Child abuse reporting and documentation o Care of the newborn o Fluid and nutritional interventions o Pharmacologic interventions o Pain management o Hemodynamic monitoring o Immunizations o Parenteral nutrition and IV fat emulsion infusion

Table of Contents Systems-Based Contents • Cardiovascular

Maternity • Pediatrics

• Caring for Children • Caring for the Infant • Fluid, Nutrition, and Pharmacologic Management • Gastrointestinal • Genitourinary • Health Assessment • Hematology/Laboratory Testing

• Infection Control • Musculoskeletal

• Neurologic • Respiratory • Safety

o Handling equipment o Wound care, and more