Clinical assessment and monitoring in children [[electronic resource] /] / Diana Fergusson

• Autore: Fergusson Diana
• Pubblicazione: Oxford, UK ; ; Malden, MA, USA, : Blackwell, 2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (352 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.92/00231; 618.920075
• Soggetto topico: Pediatric nursing; Nursing assessment; Pediatric intensive care
• Classificazione: YI 4924
• Altri autori: LawtonLorrie
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1: Introduction; 2: Respiratory Assessment; 3: Respiratory Monitoring; 4: Cardiovascular Assessment; 5: Cardiovascular Monitoring and Haemodynamics; 6: Neurological Assessment; 7: Acute Neurological Assessment and Monitoring; 8: The Gastro-intestinal System and Abdomen; 9: Nutrition; 10: Fluid and Electrolytes; 11: The Head and Neck; 12: The Musculoskeletal System; 13: Temperature Monitoring; 14: Comfort and Hygiene; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Assessment and monitoring are fundamental aspects of the care of the acutely ill child, especially in high dependency areas and critical care units. Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Children is a practical, introductory guide which provides detailed information on assessment and monitoring techniques, including physical assessment, physiological monitoring and an appraisal of additional assessment tools to enable practitioners to develop effective skills.The book adopts a physical systems approach, discusses assessment strategies and tools (starting with the least invasive and mov
• Titolo autorizzato: Clinical assessment and monitoring in children
• ISBN: 1-282-13924-X; 9786612139246; 1-4443-0930-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910816989403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Essential clinical skills for nurses.