Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

ISBN-13: 9781138556843 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 700 str.

Glenys Boxwell (Connolly); Julia Petty; Lisa Kaiser

Opis

Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is a comprehensive, evidence-based text for nurses and allied health professionals caring for sick newborn infants.

Recenzje

'This is an excellent book not only for those who are new to the area of neonatal nursing but also for those undertaking their qualification in specialty. It sets topics out in an easy to understand and logical fashion identifies where the following text will impact and encourages students and readers to test themselves at the end of each chapter. It is also evidenced throughout ensuring that readers are signposted to further information. An updated and essential part of neonatal nurses toolkits.' — Dr Lynne Paterson, Nurse Lead, NHS Northern Neonatal Network

Spis treści

SECTION 1: AN OVERVIEW OF NEONATAL CARE  1 Organisation of neonatal care  2 Assessment of the neonate 3 The preterm and low birthweight infant  SECTION 2: THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING OF NEONATE AND FAMILY  4 Nurturing supportive family and infant relationships in the neonatal environment  5 Developmentally focused nursing care  6 Management of pain and stress in the neonatal unit  7 Neonatal palliative care  8 Neonatal bereavement care  9 Legal and ethical issues in neonatal care  SECTION 3: CLINICAL ASPECTS OF NEONATAL CARE  10 Early care of the newborn  11 Management of thermal stability  12 Management of respiratory disorders  13 Management of cardiovascular disorders  14 Neonatal brain injury  15 Management of haematological disorders  16 Management of neonatal fluid and electrolyte balance  17 Nutrition and feeding in the neonatal unit  18 Neonatal infection  SECTION 4: PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN NEONATAL CARE  19 Medication practice in the neonatal unit  20 Neonatal anaesthesia  21 Neonatal surgical care  22 Neonatal transportation  23 Exploring evidence-based practice in neonatal care  24 Final comments and acknowledgments