Children's Respiratory Nursing

Children's Respiratory Nursing is a comprehensive,patient-centred text providing up-to-date information about thecontemporary management of children with respiratory conditions. Itlooks at acute and chronic respiratory conditions in both primaryand secondary health care sectors and explores the subject from achild- and family-focused perspective. Children's Respiratory Nursing is divided into fouruser-friendly sections: * The first section provides a general background forchildren's respiratory nursing * Section two explores the various investigations that aiddiagnosis and treatment, such as assessment of defects in airflowand lung volume, oxygen therapy, and long term ventilation * Section three looks at respiratory infection and provides anoverview of the common infections in children with reference tonational and local guidelines * The final section considers the practical issues that impact onchildren's nurses - the transition from children to adultservices, legal and ethical issues and the professionalcommunication skills needed for dealing with children and theirfamilies This practical text is essential reading for allchildren's nurses who have a special interest inrespiratory conditions and would like to develop a greater level ofunderstanding of the management required. Special Features * Examples of good practice provided throughout * Includes evidence-based case studies * Explores care in both hospital and community settings * A strong practical approach throughout