Paediatrics and Medications: A Resource for Guiding Nurses in Medication Administration, 1st Edition
Paperback
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· 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
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Chapter 1: Scope of Practice, Math, 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: Practicing Safely - The Role of the Nurse in Preparing and Administering Medications
Chapter 6: Specialised/High-Risk Paediatric Medication
Chapter 7: Skill Audits