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Pediatric emergency nursing Pediatric emergency nursing Kelley S J Appleton & Lange 478pp £42.75 0-8385-7790-3

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |May 26, 2016
    PubMed

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    This resource guides pediatric nurses in emergency departments on managing diverse cases, including child abuse, sudden infant death syndrome, and trauma emergencies.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • Emergency departments (EDs) frequently encounter critically ill or injured children.
    • Paediatric nurses require specialized knowledge to manage a wide spectrum of emergencies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive overview of critical paediatric emergencies for ED nurses.
    • To enhance the management of diverse paediatric conditions encountered in emergency settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common paediatric emergencies.
    • Discussion of best practices in paediatric resuscitation and trauma care.
    • Guidance on recognizing and managing child abuse and sudden infant death syndrome.

    Main Results:

    • Covers essential topics including child abuse, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), infant and child resuscitation, poisoning, and trauma.
    • Addresses multisystem emergencies and disorders specific to paediatric populations.

    Conclusions:

    • This work serves as a vital reference for paediatric nurses in accident and emergency departments.
    • Equips nurses with knowledge for effective management of diverse and complex paediatric emergencies.

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