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Author: Pharmaceutical Press
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Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780853699590
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMeant for doctors, pharmacists & nurses, this guide deals with the safe & effective use of medicines for the management of childhood conditions. Prepared under the guidance of the Paediatric Formulary Committee, it draws from national & international resources, from reviews & clinical studies & from the manufacturers' literature.
Author: Elizabeth Gormley-Fleming
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2018-08-10
Total Pages: 416
ISBN-13: 111923266X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFundamentals of Children’s Applied Pathophysiology introduces nursing and healthcare students to the pathophysiology of the child, and offers an applied full-colour visual approach throughout. Explaining the anatomy of the human body, and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology, it enables the reader to develop the understanding, knowledge, and skills required to know how to respond and provide safe and effective high-quality care to children and their families. Key features: Written by an experienced author team Filled with superb full-colour illustrations Packed with learning features, including key words, test-your-knowledge, exercises, further reading, and learning outcomes Includes case studies to help readers understand how to apply the knowledge in clinical practice Contains links to clinical observations, vital signs to look out for, investigations boxes, red flags to indicate essential information to be aware of when providing care, and medication alerts Fundamentals of Children's Applied Pathophysiology is an ideal book for pre-registration nursing students, including child and adult nurses, as well as for all healthcare professionals who come into contact with children and their families.
Author: Ian Peate
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2021-12-01
Total Pages: 452
ISBN-13: 1119633230
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRegistered Nurses must have thorough knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the effects of medicines. Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses is written for nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of children and young people (CYP) to focus exclusively on pharmacology. Filling a gap in current literature on the subject, this much-needed resource develops the competence and confidence required to prescribe, dispense, and administer medicines to children and young people. Emphasising the importance of patient-centered care to CYP, the text describes the role of the healthcare provider working with CYP and their families; explains how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides; discusses legal and ethical issues; examines pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, and more. Helping readers respond appropriately and compassionately to the needs of those receiving care and their families, this textbook: Covers a wide range of medications used in diabetes, cancer, mental health, and other areas Features a wealth of full-colour images and numerous pedagogical tools including learning objectives, self-test questions, and reflective exercises to enable readers to contextualise and assess their knowledge Presents case studies to reinforce learning, and illustrate the application of theory to practice Provides authoritative and practical guidance on formulations, adverse drug reactions, analgesics, antibiotics, immunisations, and the medications most commonly used when providing care to CYP Includes access to a companion website with interactive MCQs, case studies, references, an image bank, and links to further reading and supplemental resources Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses is essential reading for undergraduate children's nursing students, trainee nursing associates, those undertaking healthcare programmes of study, as well as those seeking to better understand pharmacology.
Author: Sean B. Ainsworth
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2014-09-03
Total Pages: 647
ISBN-13: 1118819519
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNeonatal Formulary is a unique publication that provides comprehensive guidance on the safe use of all the drugs prescribed during pregnancy and commonly given to babies during labour, delivery, and the first year of life. This new edition provides improved and detailed coverage of the many drugs that are given to women during pregnancy and during lactation where the baby's welfare must be borne in mind as well as that of the mother. Thus the whole 'pregnancy through to parenthood' journey is treated as a continuous event with information about drug use and the effects of drugs at all stages of the development from fetus to infant. Containing far more detail than is available in the British National Formulary for Children and with a companion website featuring updates related to specific drugs and dosing, Neonatal Formulary is an essential guide for neonatologists, neonatal nurses, hospital pharmacists, obstetric staff, advanced nurse practitioners and for all health care professionals caring for pregnant women and their infants in the first year of life. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.
Author: Joseph E. Raine
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2012-12-04
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 1118441958
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSome of the most important and best lessons in a doctor’s career are learnt from mistakes. However, an awareness of the common causes of medical errors and developing positive behaviours can reduce the risk of mistakes and litigation. Written for junior paediatric staff and consultants, and unlike any other paediatric clinical management title available, Avoiding Errors in Paediatrics identifies and explains the most common errors likely to occur in a paediatric setting - so that you won’t make them. The first section in this brand new guide discusses the causes of errors in paediatrics. The second and largest section consists of case scenarios and includes expert and legal comment as well as clinical teaching points and strategies to help you engage in safer practice throughout your career. The final section discusses how to deal with complaints and the subsequent potential medico-legal consequences, helping to reduce your anxiety when dealing with the consequences of an error. Invaluable during the Foundation Years, Specialty Training and for Consultants, Avoiding Errors in Paediatrics is the perfect guide to help tackle the professional and emotional challenges of life as a paediatrician.
Author: National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain)
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 470
ISBN-13: 9781908020611
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAntisocial behaviour and conduct disorders are the most common reason for referral to child and adolescent mental health services and have a significant impact on the quality of life of children and young people and their parents and carers. Rates of other mental health problems (including antisocial personality disorder) are considerably increased for adults who had a conduct disorder in childhood. This new NICE guideline seeks to address these problems by offering advice on prevention strategies and a range of psychosocial interventions.It reviews the evidence across the care pathway, encompassing access to and delivery of services, experience of care, selective prevention interventions, case identification and assessment, psychological and psychosocial indicated prevention and treatment interventions, and pharmacological and physical interventions.Readership: Intended for healthcare professionals in CAMHS, but this will also be useful to professionals in primary care (as there is much emphasis on recognition).
Author: Richard Hain
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 349
ISBN-13: 0198745451
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA concise and practical guide to caring for children with life-limiting conditions, 'Paediatric Palliative Medicine' covers the common symptoms and challenging issues healthcare professionals are likely to encounter, and includes a detailed drug formulary for quick reference.
Author: Mike Sharland
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2011-04-07
Total Pages: 913
ISBN-13: 0199573581
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis manual gives information on the causative organisms, epidemiology and clinical features of all important childhood infections. It includes guidance on the clinical management of the infections and on steps to be taken to prevent future cases.
Author: Florian Heinen
Publisher: Kohlhammer Verlag
Published: 2017-06-13
Total Pages: 559
ISBN-13: 3170321625
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"NeuroKids" is the innovative answer to the clinical challenges in child neurology as workbook and corresponding app. With the basic idea of mind maps, the classic textbook has been further developed to provide more targeted information. An uniform classification allows a quick orientation: The Paediatric Clinical Scouts (PCS) provide a condensed knowledge overview and are a guide to diagnostic work-up and therapeutic decision-making. The PCS concentrate on the single patient and give professional skills for emergency medicine, for health care of chronically ill children and adolescents and rehabilitative and palliative therapy. The PCS are complemented by a comprehensive, precise, internationally oriented drug register as well as schemes for neurological and developmental neurological examination with the evidence of good practice. "I am very happy that NeuroKids was endorsed and supported by the board of the European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS). We sincerely believe this is a major step forward in training and educating young and old paediatric neurologists and are therefore extremely happy to collaborate in this project." (Lieven Lagae, President European Paediatric Neurology Society) In cooperation with: European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS) Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany Paediatric Neurology and Developmental Medicine, Children's Hospital Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany Institute for Medical Education (DAM) Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany Center for International Health (CIH)
Author: Andrew Bush
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2015-07-24
Total Pages: 675
ISBN-13: 1444180010
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHodson and Geddes' Cystic Fibrosis provides everything the respiratory clinician, pulmonologist or health professional treating patients needs in a single manageable volume. This international and authoritative work brings together current knowledge and has become established in previous editions as a leading reference in the field. This fourth edition includes a wealth of new information, figures, useful videos, and a companion eBook. The basic science that underlies the disease and its progression is outlined in detail and put into a clinical context. Diagnostic and clinical aspects are covered in depth, as well as promising advances such as gene therapies and other novel molecular based treatments. Patient monitoring and the importance of multidisciplinary care are also emphasized. This edition: Features accessible sections reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the cystic fibrosis care team Contains a chapter written by patients and families about their experiences with the disease Includes expanded coverage of clinical areas, including chapters covering sleep, lung mechanics and the work of breathing, upper airway disease, insulin deficiency and diabetes, bone disease, and sexual and reproductive issues Discusses management both in the hospital and at home Includes a new section on monitoring and discusses the use of databases to improve patient care Covers monitoring in different age groups, exercise testing and the outcomes of clinical trials in these areas Includes chapters devoted to nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, and palliative and spiritual care Throughout, the emphasis is on providing an up-to-date and balanced review of both the clinical and basic science aspects of the subject and reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the cystic fibrosis care team.
