Paediatrics and Medications - E-Book VBK, 1st Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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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, 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
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