Alison Twycross, Jennifer Stinson, William Zempsky, Abbie Jordan
ISBNs: 1119645328, 1119645670, 9781119645320, 9781119645689, 9781119645672, 978-1119645320, 978-1119645689, 978-1119645672
English | 2024 | PDF
Master paediatric pain management with precision
This
practical guide equips nurses and healthcare professionals with
evidence-based skills to effectively manage children's pain. Explore
assessment techniques, pain relief strategies, and best practices for
both hospital and community settings, with a focus on core knowledge,
advanced insights, clinical scenarios, and practical tips.
The
fully updated third edition includes an expanded procedural sedation
section, enhanced coverage of capnography for respiratory monitoring, a
new quality improvement sciences section, and additional online MCQs and
self-assessment material.
Written by experienced authors, with contributions from global experts, Managing Pain in Children and Young People
covers: Why pain prevention and treatment are crucial Pain's
biopsychosocial nature and pharmacology of analgesic drugs Acute
nociceptive, neuropathic, and visceral pain management Chronic
headaches, post-surgical pain, neonatal pain, and procedural pain
Paediatric palliative care and pain management in low-income countries
Drug-free pain relief methods and ethical considerations
With a
multidisciplinary focus, this essential resource is tailored for
healthcare practitioners working with children and young people;
including doctors, nurses, psychologists, and physiotherapists. This
essential resource empowers you to provide the best possible care for
young patients, helping them find comfort and relief in their journey
towards healing.