Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Nursing & Health Survival Guide: Recognising the Acutely Ill Child: Early Recognition by Elizabeth Charnock, Angela Lee, Amanda Miller Early and accurate recognition of an acutely ill child is essential. Ideal for quick reference, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information at your fingertips. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Early and accurate recognition of an acutely ill child is essential. Ideal for quick reference, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information at your fingertips. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad. Notes Early and accurate recognition of an acutely ill child is essential, and this pocket-sized reference provides all the crucial information. Back Cover Early and accurate recognition of an acutely ill child is essential. Ideal for quick reference, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information at your fingertips. All you need to know on: Principles of physical assessment Assessing airway, breathing and circulation Assessing disability and exposure Signs and symptoms Normal ranges And much more... Author Biography Amanda Miller, Angela Lee and Elizabeth Charnock all work at the University of Salford.Elizabeth Charnocks clinical experience includes general paediatric and high dependency nursing within District General Hospitals and intensive care experience gained largely at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. She teaches a range of subjects to both pre-registration and post-registration students including high dependency nursing.Angela Lees clinical experience includes general paediatric experience within a district general hospital and renal experience within a tertiary hospital. Her teaching experience includes both pre-registration and qualified nursing students; the focus of her education with the post registration is on the recognition and assessment of the sick child. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLYRECOGNITION OF ACUTE ILLNESS IN CHILDREN KEY PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT Standards for assessing and measuring physiological observations Temperature Pulse and respiration Blood pressure Recording physiological observations The limitations of Early Warning Scores (EWS) The importance of parental observations CHILDREN ARE DIFFERENT FROM ADULTS Pre-terminal signs Anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults A structured approach to assessment ASSESSMENT OF AIRWAY (A) Is the airway open? Are there any added sounds which may indicate airway difficulties? Airway adjuncts ASSESSMENT OF BREATHING (B) Effort of breathing Efficacy of breathing Effects of breathing inadequacy on other organs Respiratory severity assessment Oxygen delivery adjuncts ASSESSMENT OF CIRCULATION (C) Heart rate Pulse volume Pulse rhythm Capillary refill time (CRT) and body temperature Blood pressure Recognising the shocked child Classification and causes of shock The three stages of shock Meningococcal septicaemia: signs and symptoms Recognising the dehydrated child Calculation of fluid requirements ASSESSMENT OF DISABILITY (D) Rapid assessment of disability: AVPU Posture Pupils Causes of raised intracranial pressure Signs of raised intracranial pressure Seizures Dont ever forget glucose: DEFG Tips to promote accurate measurement and recording of neurological observations Contraindications to performing a lumbar puncture ASSESSMENT OF EXPOSURE (E) Rashes and bruising Temperature APPENDIXES1 Physiological observations: normal ranges and estimation of weight formula 2 Paediatric SBAR tool 3 Basic life support - paediatric algorithm 4 Paediatric FBAO treatment algorithm REFERENCES USEFUL WEBSITES Long Description Early and accurate recognition of an acutely ill child is essential. Ideal for quick reference, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information at your fingertips. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad. Feature All you need to know on: Principles of physical assessment Assessing airway, breathing & circulation Assessing disability and exposure Signs and symptoms Normal ranges And much more... Description for Sales People Early and accurate recognition of an acutely ill child is essential and this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information at your fingertips. Details ISBN0273763725 Author Amanda Miller Year 2012 ISBN-10 0273763725 ISBN-13 9780273763727 Media Book Publication Date 2012-09-05 Pages 54 Edition 1 Language English DEWEY 618.920 Short Title NURSING & HEALTH SURVIVAL GD R Series Nursing And Health Survival Guides Subtitle Early Recognition Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Place of Publication London Imprint Routledge Format Paperback Audience College/Higher Education UK Release Date 2012-09-05 AU Release Date 2012-09-05 NZ Release Date 2012-09-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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ISBN-13: 9780273763727
Book Title: Nursing & Health Survival Guide: Recognising the Acutely Ill Chil
Publisher: Taylor & Francis LTD
Publication Year: 2012
Subject: Nursing, Biology
Number of Pages: 54 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Recognising the Acutely Ill Child
Item Weight: 68 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Elizabeth Charnock, Angela Lee, Amanda Miller
Series: Nursing and Health Survival Guides
Format: Paperback
