Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient

ISBN-13: 9783319493183 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 613 str.

Cathy Cartwright; Donna C. Wallace

Opis

This book offers a detailed reference for nurses, explaining pathophysiology, anatomy, radiodiagnostic testing and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis. Includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls.

Spis treści

Chapter 1. Neurological Assessment of the Neonate, Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Jennifer Disabato, Dee Daniels

Chapter 2. Hydrocephalus

Nadine Nielsen, Amanda Breedt

Chapter 3. Craniosynostosis and Plagiocephaly

Cathy Cartwright, Patricia Chibbaro

Chapter 4. Skull and Scalp Anomalies

Lindsey Weak, Donna Wallace

Chapter 5. Neural Tube Defects

Mary Dexter, Teresa Schultz

Chapter 6. Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia

Ambre Pownall

Chapter 7. Tumors of the Central Nervous System

Stephanie Smith

Chapter 8. Traumatic Brain Injury

Angela Hoersting, Jodi Mullen

Chapter 9. Pediatric Athletic Concussion

Jill Kouts, Tanya Filardi

Chapter 10. Abusive Head Trauma

Jodi Mullen

Chapter 11. Spine

Anne Stuedemann, Valorie Thomas

Chapter 12. Neurovascular Disease

Theresa Gabay, Davonna Ledet

Chapter 13. Surgical Management of Epilepsy

Patti Batchelder

Chapter 14. Surgical Management of Functional Disorders

Herta Yu

Chapter 15. Infections of the Central Nervous System

Gina Weddle

Chapter 16. Perioperative Care

Sarah Lagergren, Gail Dustman

Chapter 17. Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care

Theresa Gabay, Jennifer Disabato, Teresa Schultz

Chapter 18. Neuroimaging

Angela Forbes

O autorze

Cathy C. Cartwright, MSN, RN-BC, PCNS, FAAN is a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Director of Advanced Professional Practice at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to this position, she worked at the Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals and Clinics, Columbia, Missouri in a variety of positions, including Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neurosurgery, Manager of Pediatric Services, Pediatric Outreach Coordinator, and Manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She has received many awards, including the 2015 Magnet Nurse of the Year for Exemplary Professional Practice, an Excellence in Advanced Practice Award from the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, March of Dimes Future of Nursing Award (Pediatric) and a Circle of Excellence Award (Management). She was President of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses in 2009-10, having previously served on its Board of Directors. She has an extensive publication record and has given numerous national and international presentations.

Donna C. Wallace is currently a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Neurosurgery Division of Banner Children Specialists, at Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. Prior to that, she was a Nurse Practitioner for 16 years at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Ms. Wallace has been a manager, and has also held several teaching positions. She has received several awards including the Mary Decker Mentorship Award, and the Excellence in Advanced Practice Award, from the American Association of Neuroscience Nursing (AANN). Additionally, she has served on the AANN Board of Directors.  Her passion for writing has resulted in numerous articles and lectures. 

Blurb

This updated third edition is a detailed reference for nurses and other health care providers who care for children with neurosurgical conditions. The explanations of pathophysiology, anatomy, neurodiagnostic imaging, and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis will help to clarify the rationale behind the nursing care. Descriptions of presenting symptoms, history and findings on neurological examination will help nurses understand the neurological disorder and identify problems. New chapters have been added on skull and scalp anomalies, pediatric concussion, abuse head trauma and on neuroimaging. Each chapter includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls. Staff and student nurses working in clinics, critical care units, pediatric units, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, emergency departments, and radiology departments will benefit from the information presented. Although this book is written for nurses, child life therapists, physical and occupational therapists, medical students and neurosurgery residents will also find it helpful. Parents of children with neurosurgical disorders will also find it a useful resource in understanding their child’s condition.