Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Children
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Beschreibung
Assessment and monitoring are fundamental aspects of the care ofthe acutely ill child, especially in high dependency areas andcritical care units. Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Childrenis a practical, introductory guide which provides detailedinformation on assessment and monitoring techniques, includingphysical assessment, physiological monitoring and an appraisal ofadditional assessment tools to enable practitioners to developeffective skills.
The book adopts a physical systems approach, discussesassessment strategies and tools (starting with the least invasiveand moving to the more complex) and examines how to analyse andapply the information to provide ongoing care. Each chapterexplores physical assessment and examination whilst maintaining thefocus on the child and the family.
Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Children assumes no priorknowledge, and provides the knowledge and skills needed to underpindecision-making and provide effective evidence-based care. This isan invaluable resource for all health care practitioners involvedin caring for children.
Key Features:
* Explores assessment and monitoring of children from 0- 16 years
* Draws upon National Service Frameworks and clinicalpractice guidelines
* Adopts a system by system approach
* Provides knowledge and skills needed to underpindecision-making and provide effective evidence-based care
* Includes hints on trouble-shooting and gaining the childand family's co-operation
* Includes case studies and suggested further reading
Autor*in
Diana Fergusson
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"This user friendly reference book offers a good foundation to learners when used in conjunction with academic and clinical support. Equally it could be used as a reference book for those working in areas caring for sick children." (International Emergency Nursing, October 2008)
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