Product Description
- The book covers all the important aspects of child health in accordance with the GNM syllabus as recommended by the Nursing Council of India.
- The book has been written in a simple,easy-to-understand and lucid language.
- The nursing process and effective communication as the key for successful nursing of sick children have been highlighted in detail.
- The core child health issues like growth and development, balanced nutrition, breastfeeding, fluids and electrolytes,vaccine-preventable diseases and immunizations have been covered in detail.
- The common diseases of children, developmental disorders, poisonings, accidents and animal bites have been covered comprehensively.
- The attributes of a pediatric nurse, safe administration of medications, supportive care, nursing procedures, housekeeping routines and rituals have been discussed in detail.
- A large number of tables, diagrams and photographs, algorithms, flow charts, practical tips and nursing alerts have been included to improve the understanding and clarity of practical information.
- The community and social aspects of child health, and national child welfare programs have been accorded special coverage.
- The book is likely to fulfill the felt need of basic nursing students of general nursing and midwifery and graduate students of pediatric nursing.
Details
This book is a most comprehensive and up-to-date covering all aspects of health care of both healthy as well as+ sick children. The book has been revised, updated and most chapters have been rewritten. Additional chapters have been written to highlight organization of a neonatal intensive care unit,immunity and allergy,mosquito-borne diseases, musculoskeletal disorders and integrated management of neonatal and childhood illnesses (IMNCIs). In view of the importance of health preventive and promotive services for welfare of children, a new chapter on Preventive Pediatrics has been included.
Key Features
Additional Information
| Publisher | CBS Publishers & Distributors |
|---|---|
| Size | 11 X 8.5" |
| Year | 2017 |
| Edition | 1\e |
| Pages | 552 |
| Author | 4/e |
| Subject | Nursing |