Textbook of Paediatric Nursing is a comprehensive book that provides all the essential concepts and practical tips of the subject, based on the syllabus of Indian Nursing Council and curriculum of various Indian universities.
The text is presented in a well-structured manner, based on nursing process format, and includes majority of the “must know” essentials in paediatric nursing. The book equips undergraduate and graduate nursing students with assessment, disease process and health promotion, in context with contemporary, social and cultural issues prevalent in Indian subcontinent. It can also be used as a ready reckoner by practicing paediatric nurses.
Salient Features * Presents paediatric nursing procedures in a simplified, up-to-date and easy-to-follow format. * Provides in detail various types of diets with alteration in nutrition. * Covers recent advances on vaccine-preventable diseases, trauma and pain management. * Emphasises on the diseases peculiar to Indian tropical conditions. * Acts as a guideline regarding various aspects of medicine administration, fluid therapy, types of feeding, quick assessment and triage.
Table of Contents UNIT I PAEDIATRIC NURSING CONCEPTS 1 Changing Concepts of Paediatric Nursing 2 Current Trends in Paediatric Nursing Practice 3 Principles of Paediatric Nursing 4 Differences Between Adult Nursing and Child Nursing 5 Factors Affecting Child Health
UNIT II CHILD HEALTH MAINTENANCE 6 Child Welfare Activities 7 Child Welfare Programmes 8 Child Health Assessment 9 Role of Play in the Development of the Child 10 Accidents in Children
UNIT III THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT 11 Theories of Development 12 Developmental and Behavioural Problems in Children UNIT IV GENETICS 13 Genetic Concepts and Importance in Paediatrics 14 Inborn Errors of Metabolism 15 Embryology
UNIT V GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 16 Factors Affecting Growth and Development
UNIT VI THE NEONATE 17 Newborn Assessment 18 High-risk Neonate 19 Care of High-risk Neonate
UNIT VII GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DURING DIFFERENT STAGES 20 The Infant (Neonate through 12 Months) 21 The Toddler (1–3 Years) 22 The Preschool Child (3–6 Years) 23 The School Age Child (6–12 Years) 24 The Adolescent (12–18 Years)
UNIT VIII ALTERATION IN NUTRITIONAL FUNCTIONS 25 Normal Nutrition in Childhood 26 Fluid and Electrolyte Management in Child Health Nursing
27 Common Fluid and Nutritional Problems and their Management UNIT IX ALTERATION IN RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS 28 Essential Concepts
UNIT X ALTERNATION IN GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTIONS 29 Essential Concepts 30 Nursing Management of Common Medical and Surgical Problems Affecting Gastrointestinal Functions
UNIT XI ALTERATION IN CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 31 Essential Concepts 32 Nursing Management of Children with Alteration in Central Nervous System Functions
UNIT XII ALTERATION IN CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTIONS 33 Essential Concepts 34 Nursing Management of Children with Common Medical and Surgical Problems affecting Cardiovascular Functions
UNIT XIII ALTERATION IN HAEMATOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS 35 Essential Concepts 36 Nursing Management of Common Haematological Problems of Children
UNIT XIV ALTERATION IN GENITOURINARY FUNCTIONS 37 Essential Concepts 38 Nursing Management of Common Medical and Surgical Problems Affecting Genitourinary Functions
UNIT XV ALTERATION IN MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTIONS 39 Essential Concepts
UNIT XVI ALTERATION IN INTEGUMENTARY FUNCTIONS 40 Skin Problems in Children
UNIT XVII ALTERATION IN IMMUNOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS 41 Immunity
UNIT XVIII CHILDHOOD TUMOURS 42 Nursing Management of Children with Childhood Tumours
UNIT XIX ALTERATION IN ENDOCRINE FUNCTIONS 43 Essential Concepts
UNIT XX HOSPITALISED CHILD AND FAMILY 44 Reaction of Children towards Hospitalisation 45 Reactions of Parents and Siblings towards Hospitalisation 46 Preparation for Admission and Surgery
UNIT XXI SPECIAL TOPICS 47 Administration of Medications in Children
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