Paediatrics and Medications: A Resource for Guiding Nurses in Medication Administration, 1st Edition

· Comprehensive text for effective and safe administration of medications to patients aged 1 month to 18 years

· Clearly presented and easy to follow – a great resource for all nurses who are new to paediatrics and for students on placement in paediatric units

· Strong focus on paediatric safety, child/carer education, communication and play, consent, consideration of patients from a range of backgrounds

· Takes a family-centred approach – considers the patient and their family/carers when administering medication

· Supports existing paediatric drug dosage resources such as AMH Children’s Dosing Companion and the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne’s Paediatric Injectable Guidelines

· Addresses paediatric nursing curriculum requirements and includes clinically relevant information to support lifelong learning and enhancement of critical thinking skills

Chapter 1 Scope of practice, maths and calculating drug dosages
Chapter 2 Assessment of the paediatric patient, consent and legal considerations
Chapter 3 Educational preparation of the paediatric patient and caregiver for medication administration
Chapter 4 Administration considerations for the paediatric patient
Chapter 5 Practising safely
Chapter 6 Specialised/high-risk paediatric medication
Chapter 7 Skill audits
References
Useful websites/information
Index

Kerry Reid-Searl, PhD, Mclin Ed, BHlth Sc, RN, RM, Professor of Simulation and Innovation at the University of Tasmania, Emeritus Professor at CQUniversity, Adjunct Professor at Monash University, Australia, Pauline Davies, BHlth Sc Nursing, Grad Dip, RN, Current practising clinician and Nurse Unit Manager, Australia and Rinnah Peacock, BHlth Sc Nursing, Grad Cert, RN, Current practising clinician and Nurse Educator, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia