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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Written by a world-renowned expert in perinatal pharmacology, this essential reference contains current, complete, and evidence-based information on the transmission of maternal drugs into human milk. Because so many women ingest medications while breastfeeding, one of the most common questions encountered in pediatrics is: Which drugs are safe and which are hazardous for the infant? This 2021 edition has been extensively revised, and now includes 50 completely new and 356 updated medications, and state-of-the-art coverage of multiple diseases, vaccines, and syndromes. It addresses the use of radiopharmaceuticals, chemotherapeutic agents, and vaccines in breastfeeding mothers, and covers adult concerns, methods of reducing risk to infants, and infant monitoring. New to the 2021 Edition: 50 New Drugs Added 356 Drugs Updated with new data 817 Drug References Updated An updated 7x10 trim size and streamlined design for ease of use in patient education The latest information on the impact of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, herbs, and street drugs Key Features: Evidence-based, current information on over 1300 drugs, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes Dr. Hale's renowned'Lactation Risk Categories'incorporate recent updates Key points and savvy tips about breastfeeding and medications for quick reference Common abbreviations and drugs listed in alphabetical order Adult concerns, adult dose, pediatric concerns, infant monitoring, and alternatives Succinct information on evaluation of the infant Subscribe to www.springerpub.com/haleand experience all the benefits of using Hale's Medications and Mothers Milk online and on mobile devices! Go to www.springerpub.com/haleto learn more and subscribe today!

Including new drugs for weight loss, heart failure, anxiety, and postpartum depression. OZEMPIC | WEGOVY | ENTRESTRO | AND MORE! Hale's Medications & Mothers'Milk is the ultimate resource for safe medication practices during breastfeeding. This meticulously updated edition offers the most current, evidence-based information available, maintaining its reputation as the definitive standard for medication safety in lactation. Written by world-renowned clinical pharmacologists, the detailed manual helps lactation consultants, pharmacists, and healthcare providers who work with women and children weigh the relative risks associated with commonly used medications, drawing from the latest evidence-based studies. Structured for quick and efficient use, this guide features Dr. Thomas W. Hale's renowned Lactation Risk Categories (LRC), which provide essential insight, listing safe medication alternatives that can be used now or in the future. The manual is intuitively organized to highlight key points, offer practical tips, and present easy-to-understand diagrams, common abbreviations, and concise information for evaluating infant health. This indispensable resource helps healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and infant. Embrace the peace of mind that comes with having reliable, expert-vetted knowledge at your fingertips. To ensure you always have the most current information, consider our online or mobile app subscription! Visit halesmeds.com to get started today. New to the 2025-2026 Edition: 66 new drugs 10 drugs with FDA updates 575 updated medications (formerly medications updated with new information) 84 existing drugs with updated LRCs Key Features: Delivers current, evidence-based information on 1,300 drugs, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes in alphabetical order Provides critical updates on weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, heart failure drugs such as Entresto, medications for anxiety, postpartum depression, and much more Incorporates updates to Dr. Hale's world-renowned Lactation Risk Categories (LRC) Discusses adult concerns, adult dose, pediatric concerns, infant monitoring, and drug alternatives

The worldwide gold standard for lactation support professionals Developed by world leaders in lactational pharmacology, this essential reference contains the most current, complete, and evidence-based information available on the transmission of maternal drugs into human milk. It thoroughly addresses one of the most commonly asked questions by breastfeeding mothers—which drugs are safe, and which are hazardous for the infant? The new twentieth edition adds 72 new drugs, updates 356 medications with new data, and adds new information to 927 drugs. The resource relies upon the most current evidence-based studies to evaluate the relative risk of commonly used drugs including Dr. Hale's highly renowned Lactation Risk Categories (LRC). Considered indispensable by hundreds of clinicians worldwide, the book lists safe alternatives for drugs one is currently taking or might need to take in the future. For ease of access to information, it includes key points and savvy tips in information boxes, common abbreviations, illustrative diagrams, concise information on evaluating the infant, and more. New to the 2023 Edition: 72 new drugs 356 medications updated with new data 3 drugs with FDA updates 927 medications updated with new information 74 existing drugs with updated LRC NEW TABLES on monoclonal antibodies and migraines New information on Cannabis. Key Features: Delivers current, evidence-based information on over 1300 drugs, diseases, vaccines, syndromes Incorporates recent updates to Dr. Hale's world-renowned LRC Includes key points and savvy tips about breastfeeding and medications for quick reference Lists common abbreviations and drugs in easily-accessible alphabetical order Discusses adult concerns, adult dose, pediatric concerns, infant monitoring, and alternatives Includes succinct information on evaluation of the infant

Praise for Earlier Editions:“[This] is our gold standard.”--Sandra J. Cole, RNC, IBCLCSharp Mary Birch Hospital, San Diego, CA“I am both a clinical instructor in maternal/child and IBCLC. I haven't used Briggs since Hale came along.”--Barbara Hotelling, MSN WHNP LCCE CD(DONA) CHT IBCLCDuke University Medical CenterWritten by a world-renowned expert in perinatal pharmacology, this essential reference contains current, complete, and evidence-based information on the transmission of maternal drugs into human milk. Because so many women ingest medications while breastfeeding, one of the most common questions encountered in pediatrics is: Which drugs are safe and which are hazardous for the infant?This 2019 edition has been extensively revised, and now includes 39 completely new and 331 updated medications, and state-of-the-art coverage of multiple diseases, vaccines, and syndromes. It addresses the use of radiopharmaceuticals, chemotherapeutic agents, and vaccines in breastfeeding mothers, and covers adult concerns, methods of reducing risk to infants, and infant monitoring.New to the 2019 Edition:An updated design for easier access to informationDrug names in running heads for easier referenceThe latest information on the impact of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, herbs, and street drugsUpdates to existing drug monographsKey Features:Evidence-based, current information on over 1300 drugs, diseases, vaccines and syndromesDr. Hale's renowned “Lactation Risk Categories”Adult concerns, adult dose, pediatric concerns, infant monitoring, and alternativesKey points and savvy tips about breastfeeding and medications for quick referenceSuccinct information about evaluation of the infantCommon abbreviations and drugs listed in alphabetical order

Neonatal Care: A Compendium of AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines and Policies, 2nd Edition, provides the most recent and trustworthy recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Fetus and Newborn as well as other relevant committees, sections, and councils. This compendium contains all of the collected AAP clinical practice guidelines, policy statements, and clinical and technical reports related to the quality care of newborns and infants. Find more than 50 different topics organized into 9 sections for easy reference, including the highly anticipated “Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Diagnosis and Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation.” Each statement or report contains an abstract overview, a concise presentation and critique of the available data, and a summary of the findings and/or recommendations, along with a current and comprehensive bibliography. TOPICS INCLUDE• Delivery and discharge• Newborn screening• High-risk infants and preterm birth• Respiratory support• Infections and vaccinations• Complications and issues• Safe sleep• SIDS and infant death• And more!

The Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians, 3rd Edition, is the definitive resource on breastfeeding initiation, maintenance, support, and advocacy. Jointly developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), this must-have handbook features the most important and up-to-date developments in breastfeeding practice, research, policies, and outreach guidance, assembled by an expert physician panel.All health professionals in your practice will refer to this convenient handbook again and again for easily accessible answers, solutions, and teaching and learning aids.The third edition contains a wealth of practice-focused advice based on frontline clinical experience and the latest evidence for breastfeeding.Topics include:Cleft lip and cleft palate in breastfeeding infantsRisk reductions in breastfeeding infantsNeurodevelopmental outcomes of breastfeedingBreastfeeding in preterm infantsHealth benefits of breastfeeding for mothersRecommended breastfeeding strategies for health professionalsBreastfeeding educationRecommended breastfeeding practicesRisk factors for lactation problemsHuman milk microbiota and bioactive factorsBreast development stages and lactogenesisSupporting early breastfeeding before and after deliveryBreastfeeding assessment toolsAnkyloglossia and breastfeedingInsufficient milkVitamin and mineral supplementationBreastfeeding guidance during preventive health care visitsManagement of breastfeeding complicationsElements of a breastfeeding-friendly office environmentNational breastfeeding initiativesFeeding human milk without birthingRelactationSupplemental feeding methodsDrugs and breastfeedingContraception When BreastfeedingAnd more!New in the 3rd EditionThe latest AAP and ACOG breastfeeding policiesAn all-new chapter on the Non-nutritive Components in Human Milk, including bioactive factors and host defense mechanismsNew guidance on breastfeeding and substance use, including electronic cigarettes and alcoholUpdated life-saving breastfeeding support strategies for inclusion in disaster preparedness plansCurrent evidence on infant and maternal outcomes from breastfeedingUpdated guidance on vitamin D, vitamin K, and iron supplementation in newbornsUpdated discussion of breastfeeding and environmental agents, including sunscreenNew guidance for COVID-19 and breastfeedingUpdated discussion of legislative protections for mothers in the workplace

Keep current with the latest clinical practice guidelines and policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), covering 36 conditions, including bronchiolitis, diabetes, otitis media, infantile spasms, seizures, turner syndrome, and more. KEY FEATURESNew clinical practice guideline: “Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation” and Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity'Printed text and eBook access, including full text of all AAP clinical practice guidelines and full text of more than 600 policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports through December 2022.Quick Reference Tools, including coding tips, patient education handouts, and more.

Keep current with the latest clinical practice guidelines and policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), covering more than 40 conditions plus every AAP policy statement, clinical report, and technical report though December 2021. KEY FEATURESNew clinical practice guideline: Evaluation and Management of Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days OldNew and revised AAP policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reportsPrinted text and eBook access, including full text of all AAP clinical practice guidelines and full text of 2021 AAP policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reportsMore than 600 policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reportsQuick Reference Tools, including coding tips, patient education handouts, and moreFive-section organization for ease of use

Keep up-to-date with current clinical practice guidelines and policies form the American Academy of Pediatrics with the latest edition of this clinical reference classic. This evidence-based decision-making tool for managing common pediatric conditions has been revised and updated for 2021 with the latest clinical practice guidelines for more than 40 conditions plus every AAP policy statement, clinical report, and technical report through December 2020.Key FeaturesNew and revised AAP policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reportsPrinted text and eBook access, including full text of all AAP clinical practice guidelines and full text of 2020 AAP policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reportsMore than 600 policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reportsQuick Reference Tools, including coding tips, patient education handouts, and moreFive-section organization for ease of useClinical practice guidelines included in this edition cover the following pediatric conditions: Bronchiolitis Diabetes Febrile seizures High blood pressure Otitis media Sinusitis Urinary tract infection And more...

The revised and updated second edition covers practical approaches to caring for healthy and high-risk newborns and infants. The book covers maternal and fetal health, care of the newborn after delivery, breastfeeding, follow-up care, common congenital anomalies, the newborn with a heart murmur or cyanosis, neurologic findings, primary care issues relating to newborns and infants requiring intensive care, and health and developmental outcomes. More than 40 chapters cover step-by-step guidance on what to do, when to admit, and when to refer. Recommendations and lists detailed references within each chapter.New in the second edition: 8 new chapters added including: Prenatal DiagnosisFetal InterventionsOptimizing Nutrition for the Preterm, Very Low-Birth-Weight Infant After Discharge From Neonatal Intensive CareNewborn Immunizations and Immune ProphylaxisBalancing Safe Sleep and Other Recommendations for NewbornsVascular AnomaliesEndocrine Disorders Presenting in the Newborn PeriodShared Decision Making Around Home Technologies

This new compendium gives you a single place to look for the most recent recommendations on quality care of pregnant women and their newborn infants. This manual contains American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statements, clinical and technical reports and an AAP clinical practice guideline related to neonatal care. Within this compendium, you will find the collected results of the AAP Committee on Fetus and Newborn's efforts for the past several years. A wide range of perinatal topics, from antenatal counseling for periviable gestations, to hospital discharge of the high-risk infant, to post-discharge follow-up of infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, is captured in these pages.More than 40 different topics, organized into 9 sections for easy reference, are included. Each statement or report contains an abstract overview, a concise presentation and critique of the available data, and a summary of the findings and/or recommendations, along with a current and comprehensive bibliography. Section topics includeDelivery/DischargeNewborn ScreeningHigh risk Newborn/PrematurityRespiratory SupportInfections/VaccinationsComplications/IssuesSafe sleepSudden Infant Death Syndrome/Infant death

Praise for the Fifth Edition:“This book provides a complete look at neonatal healthcare delivery…[It] includes discussions of contemporary topics of interest, such as informatics, genetics, global health, and family-centered care, which are vital to providers caring for neonates today. The case studies and evidence-based practice dialogues provide great opportunities for further reflection. The book is useful to a wide audience in nursing, including undergraduate and graduate nursing students, practicing neonatal and pediatric nurses, and advanced practice nurses who care for neonates.'Score: 92, 4 Stars--Doody's Medical ReviewsThe sixth edition of this acclaimed neonatal nursing text is completely updated to encompass the most current research findings and strategies for providing cost-effective and evidence-based care. It continues to address neonatal care from a physiologic and pathophysiologic perspective, with a major emphasis on nursing management at the bedside and advanced practice level. It examines each neonatal body system and describes evidence-based interventions that assist in understanding the ‘why'behind various clinical presentations. Integrative management is threaded throughout the text along with extensive research findings to support practice strategies and rationales for sound clinical decision-making. Case studies, evidence-based practice boxes, QSEN competencies, and online resources help to amplify and reinforce content.New to the Sixth Edition:New technologies including neonatal health care simulationTrauma-Informed CareSubstantial revisions to the Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramUpdates in Continuous Quality ImprovementEmphasis on neuroprotective factorsEmerging global trendsGenomics and its relationship to precision health prevention of diseasesMaternal-Fetal UnitsNeonatal Abstinence Syndrome and maternal drug useLeadership and cost management of the NICUUpdates on neonatal care protocols and procedures, new treatments, and new trends in family-centered integrative developmental careNew palliative care protocolsVideo clips regarding parental caregivingParent perspectives on carePodcasts from experts in the fieldHighlighted callouts for Emergency Alert, Quality and Safety Issues, and Family ConcernsKey Features:Complete physiologic and embryologic foundation of each neonatal body systemThe relevance of various diagnostic testsIntegrates quality and safety as per QSEN competenciesCase studies, evidence-based practice boxes, parent handouts, and online resourcesAuthored by internationally reputed “mother” of neonatal nursingParent Voices provide new perspective on neonatal care

Keep current with the latest clinical practice guidelines and policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics covering more than 50 clinical practice guidelines, plus every AAP policy statement, clinical report, and technical report through December 2018. Updated and expanded content: Text and eBook access to AAP clinical practice guidelines and full text of the 2018 AAP policiesMore than 600 policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reportsIncludes new clinical practice guideline on Maintenance Intravenous Fluids in ChildrenQuick reference tools, including coding tips and patient education handoutsEase of use with user-friendly sections and appendixesAAP-endorsed clinical practice guidelines and policy statements from other groups Clinical practice guidelines included in this edition cover the following pediatric conditions: BronchiolitisDiabetesFluid managementHigh blood pressureOtitis mediaSinusitisUrinary tract infectionAnd more...

Keep current with the latest clinical practice guidelines and policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics covering more than 40 clinical practice guidelines, plus every AAP policy statement, clinical report, and technical report through December 2017.Updated and expanded for 2018:Text and eBook access to AAP clinical practice guidelines and full text of the 2017 AAP policy statementsMore than 500 policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reportsNew clinical practice guideline: Screening and Management of High Blood Pressure in Children and AdolescentsQuick reference tools, including coding tips and patient education handoutsEase of use with user-friendly sections and appendixesAAP-endorsed clinical practice guidelines and policy statements from other groupsClinical practice guidelines included in this edition cover the following pediatric conditions:BronchiolitisDiabetesHigh blood pressureOtitis mediaSinusitisUrinary tract infectionAnd more...Organization of Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policies, 18th Edition Section 1: Clinical Practice Guidelines From the American Academy of Pediatrics Section 2: Endorsed Clinical Practice Guidelines Section 3: Affirmation of Value Clinical Practice Guidelines Section 4: 2017 Policies From the American Academy of Pediatrics Section 5: Current Policies From the American Academy of Pediatrics Section 6: Endorsed Policies Appendix 1: PPI: AAP Partnership for Policy Implementation Appendix 2: American Academy of Pediatrics Acronyms

Extensively updated and featuring a new editorial team, the 6th Edition of Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate, by Drs. Jay P. Goldsmith, Edward Karotkin, Gautham Suresh, and Martin Keszler, continues to be a must-have reference for the entire NICU. Still the only fully comprehensive guide in this fast-changing area, it provides expert guidance on contemporary management of neonatal respiratory diseases, with an emphasis on evidence-based pharmacologic and technologic advances to improve outcomes and quality of life in newborns. A new full-color design and chapter layout combine for quick and easy reference. Covers everything you need to know about respiratory management in neonates: general principles and concepts; assessment, diagnosis and monitoring methods; therapeutic respiratory interventions; adjunctive interventions; and special situations and outcomes. Covers basic concepts of pulmonary pathophysiology and gives practical guidance on providing neonatal respiratory support with a variety of techniques, so you can learn both basic and advanced methods in one volume. Offers more than 30 appendices that help you quickly find normal values, assessment charts, ICU flow charts, procedure steps and other useful, printable forms. Reflects the rapid evolution of approaches to respiratory care, including the shift to non-invasive support, as well as changes in oxygenation targets, high-flow nasal therapy, volume ventilation, and sophisticated microprocessor-controlled ventilators. Completely new information on many previously covered topics, including ethical and legal issues related to neonatal mechanical ventilation. Features 11 entirely new chapters, including Radiography, Lung Ultrasound and Other Imaging Modalities; Non-invasive Monitoring of Gas Exchange; Airway Evaluation: Bronchoscopy, Laryngoscopy, Tracheal Aspirates; Special Ventilation Techniques; Cardiovascular Therapy and PPHN; and Quality Improvement in Respiratory Care. Includes new opening summaries that highlight key information in each chapter.

Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and policy statements from the AAP! Keep current with the latest practice guidelines and policies from the AAP. More than 40 clinical practice guidelines and more than 500 policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports have been combined into this 17th edition, giving you even easier access to the important clinical and policy information you need.Updated and expanded for 2017Printed text and eBook access of all AAP clinical practice guidelines and full text of 2016 AAP policy statementsComplete 2016 AAP policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reportsQuick reference tools including coding tips and patient education handouts

The landmark guide to pediatric medicine - updated and streamlined for today's clinicians and students For more than 80 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has been the nation's leading and most trusted child health authority. The new second edition of AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care continues the tradition by providing a wealth of expert guidance spanning every aspect of current clinical practice.When you purchase the AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care, 2nd Edition print copy, you also receive FREE eBook access!Gain a better understanding of the relationship between mental and physiologic health and between early childhood adversity and long-term health outcomes.Deliver the best pediatric health care with step-by-step recommendations on what to do, when and how to do it, when to admit, and when to refer.Effectively integrate mental health care into routine primary pediatric care: mental health screening, surveillance, promotion, symptoms, and conditions are now fully integrated through the text.Expertly apply the latest approaches and techniques with 75 new chapters, including Planned Coordinated Care to Support the Medical Home; Pediatric History: Assessing the Social Environment; Promoting the Health of Young Children; Applying Behavior Change Science; Conducting the Health Supervision Visit; Psychosocial Therapies; Transitions to Adulthood; Children in Poverty; Maternal Depression; Disruptive Behavior and Aggression; and more.Diagnose, treat, and manage 85 of the most common physiologic and behavioral signs and symptoms more effectively.Includes more than 600 full-color photos and illustrations.

Now in its 17th Edition, Medications and Mothers'Milk, is the worldwide best selling drug reference on the use of medications in breastfeeding mothers. This book provides you with the most current, complete, and easy-to-read information on thousands of medications in breastfeeding mothers.This massive update has numerous new drugs, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes. It also contains new tables, and changes to hundreds of existing drugs. Written by a world-renown clinical pharmacologist, Dr. Thomas Hale, and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Dr. Hilary Rowe, this drug reference provides the most comprehensive review of the data available regarding the transfer of various medications into human milk.This new and expanded reference has data on 1,115 drugs, vaccines, and herbals, with many other drugs and substances included in the appendices.New to this Edition: Many new drugs, vaccines, herbals, and chemicals.Major updates to existing drug monographs.New tables to compare and contrast the suitability of psychiatric medications.New table to compare and contrast pain medications.Updated table and new monograph on hormonal contraception.If you work with breastfeeding mothers, this book is an essential tool to use in your practice.

New 16th Edition! Keep up with current practice guidelines and policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics with the latest edition of this clinical reference classic. This evidence-based decision-making tool for managing common pediatric conditions has been revised with the latest clinical practice guidelines for more than 30 conditions, plus every AAP policy statement, clinical report, and technical report through December 2015.Updated and expanded for 2016 including: - More than 30 clinical practice guidelines including Sleep Apnea guideline, as well as ADHD, bronchiolitis, dysplasia of the hip, gastroenteritis, otitis media, urinary tract infection, and more.- New Periodicity Schedule - Full text of more than 60 new or revised AAP policies - CD-ROM includes the full text of more than 500 AAP clinical practice guidelines, policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports. - 2016 immunization schedule. Clinical practice guidelines included in this edition cover the following pediatric conditions:Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderAutismBronchiolitisCerebral palsyCommunity-acquired pneumoniaCongenital adrenal hyperplasiaDepressionDiabetesDialysisDysplasia of the hipEndocarditisFebrile seizuresFluorideFood allergyGastroenteritisGastroesophageal refluxGroup B streptococcal diseaseHelicobacter pylori infectionHematopoietic stem cell transplantHuman immunodeficiency virus—New!HyperbilirubinemiaInfluenzaIntravascular catheter-related infectionsJaundiceMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusMigraine headacheNonfebrile seizuresOtitis mediaRadiologySedation and analgesiaSinusitisSleep apneaStatus epilepticusTobacco use and dependenceUrinary tract infectionVesicoureteral reflux

The leading text in pediatric nursing, Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children takes a unique, easy-to-understand developmental approach to describe the care of children at each age and stage of development. Childhood diseases and disorders are organized by age groups and body systems, and described through the nursing process framework.This edition includes updates on topics such as the new CPR guidelines, immunizations, and pain assessment and management. Written by pediatric experts, Dr. Marilyn Hockenberry and David Wilson, each with nearly 30 years of hands-on experience, this bestseller provides an evidence-based, clinical perspective that shows how the quality of nursing care can impact quality patient outcomes.'A good neonatal and paediatric reference and textbook...'Reviewed by Jo Wilson on behalf of Nursing Times, March 2015 A developmental approach addresses the differences at each stage of the child's growth and enables you to individualize care at the appropriate level for each child. UNIQUE! Quality Patient Outcomes are discussed for major childhood diseases and disorders, showing how nursing care directly impacts patient outcomes. Nursing Care Plans provide models for planning patient care, with rationales explaining why specific nursing interventions have been chosen, and include nursing diagnoses, patient/family goals, nursing interventions/rationales, expected outcomes, and NIC and NOC guidelines. A focus on family-centered care emphasizes the role and influence of the family in health and illness with a separate chapter and Family-Centered Care boxes. Critical thinking exercises use case studies to help you test and develop your own analytical skills. Nursing Care Guidelines provide clear, step-by-step, detailed instructions on performing specific skills or procedures. Nursing Tips include helpful hints and practical, clinical information, and Nursing Alerts provide critical information that must be considered in providing care. An emphasis on wellness includes principles of health promotion and injury prevention for each age group. Drug Alerts highlight important drug-related information for safe, appropriate care. Pathophysiology Reviews explain complicated disease processes with illustrated summary boxes. Complementary & Alternative Therapy boxes include timely information on alternative medicine as a part of complete, comprehensive care. Atraumatic Care boxes contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort, or stress, and provide guidance for performing procedures in a caring manner. Emergency Treatment boxes serve as a quick reference in critical situations.

- Safety Alert boxes highlight patient safety as part of the QSEN initiative for better outcomes of nursing care. - Updated Evidence-Based Practice boxes (formerly Using Research to Improve Practice) assist you in determining best practices in your future care of children. - Patient-Centered Care boxes guide you in teaching the parents and child about self-care in the home and follow-up care in community-based health care settings. - Streamlined Nursing Care Plans have been reformatted to make them easier to read and use. - Updated photos throughout the book keep the text up-to-date and visually appealing. - Key concepts are highlighted in the book and their definitions are provided in a glossary.

To give children with congenital developmental conditions that manifest special learning needs and specific disabilities their best chance to succeed, early identification and appropriate interventions and support, is necessary. This text highlights what to look for when there are concerns about a child's development. Practical and accessible, it is divided into three sections: Part 1 looks at the theory and policy context, discussing the social model of disability, the responsibility of health, social care and education services to the child and family and the role of reviews and assessment in recognising developmental disorders. Part 2 provides a reference guide to atypical developmental conditions and disorders. For each condition, aetiology, prominent theories and research, profile of features – including triggers and behaviours, diagnostic assessment procedures and appropriate interventions are given and links made to sources of further information and support. Part 3 explores practical issues how to work sensitively and effectively with children and their families, looking at the psychological implications of diagnosis, and how to plan, promote, deliver and evaluate multi-agency support. Designed to support professionals working within a multi-modal, collaborative approach to assessment and intervention processes, it is suitable for health visitors, allied health therapists, nurses, teachers and social care practitioners. It is also a useful reference for students in these areas learning about child development and includes critical reading exercises; online searching tasks; self-assessment questions; reflective activities and document analysis prompts.

Em sua adaptação à realidade brasileira, apresenta conteúdos específicos da política nacional de atenção integral à saúde da criança e do adolescente, a legislação de proteção à infância e os aspectos éticos da prática de enfermagem em saúde da criança no país, bem como buscamos preservar os fármacos que são aprovados pela Anvisa. Destacam-se aspectos relativos aos atos da prática profissional que conflitavam com aqueles privativos dos médicos, os quais foram definidos pela Lei nº 12.842 de 10 de julho de 2013 que regulamenta o exercício da medicina no país. Inclui um capítulo separado sobre o papel da família na saúde da criança, conteúdos sobre o tema ao longo do texto,além de quadros sobre Cuidados Centrados na Família que destacam informações sobre orientação de pacientes, cuidado domiciliar e a incorporação da família nos cuidados às crianças. Quadros sobre a Prática Baseada em Evidências demonstram como a pesquisa é aplicada aos cuidados de enfermagem no ambiente clínico. Quadros sobre Cuidados Atraumáticos fornecem orientação sobre a oferta de cuidados de enfermagem na dor com o mínimo de estresse para a criança, a família e a enfermeira.

The most trusted authority in pediatric nursing, Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children provides unmatched, comprehensive coverage of pediatric growth, development, and conditions. Its unique'age and stage'approach covers child development and health promotion as well as specific health problems organized by age groups and body systems. Leading pediatric experts Dr. Marilyn Hockenberry and David Wilson provide an evidence-based, clinical perspective based on nearly 30 years of hands-on experience. Easy to read and extensively illustrated, this edition focuses on patient-centered outcomes and includes updates on topics such as the late preterm infant, immunizations, the H1N1 virus, and childhood obesity. A clear, straightforward writing style makes content easy to understand.Unique Evidence-Based Practice boxes help you apply both research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care.Unique Atraumatic Care boxes contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort, or stress.Unique Critical Thinking exercises help you test and develop your own analytical skills.A unique focus on family content emphasizes the role and influence of the family in health and illness with a separate chapter, discussions throughout the text, and family-centered care boxes.Nursing Care Guidelines provide clear, step-by-step, detailed instructions on performing specific skills or procedures.Unique Emergency Treatment boxes serve as a quick reference for critical situations.Unique Cultural Awareness boxes highlight ways in which variations in beliefs and practices affect nursing care for children.A developmental approach identifies each stage of a child's growth.Health promotion chapters emphasize principles of wellness and injury prevention for each age group.Student-friendly features include chapter outlines, learning objectives, key points, references, and related topics and electronic resources to help you study and review important content.A community focus helps you care for children outside the clinical setting.Nursing Care Plans include models for planning patient care, with nursing diagnoses, patient/family goals, nursing interventions/rationales, expected outcomes, and NIC and NOC guidelines.Nursing Tips include helpful hints and practical, clinical information, and Nursing Alerts provide critical information that must be considered in providing care.

Stay up to date with recent advances in the NICU with Klaus and Fanaroff's Care of the High-Risk Neonate, 6th Edition. This trusted neonatology reference thoroughly covers the new guidelines, equipment, drugs, and treatments that have greatly increased the chance of survival for high-risk infants. Expert contributors deliver the information you need to stay on top of the technological and medical advances in this challenging field.Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located.Benefit from the expert advice offered in concise, easy-to-read editorial comments throughout the book.Assess your knowledge with comprehensive question-and-answer sections at the end of each chapter.Understand the clinical relevance of what you've learned with case studies that highlight real-world application. Own the reference trusted for nearly 40 years by those who care for at-risk neonates in the dynamic and challenging NICU.Get fast access to need-to-know information on drugs used in the NICU, normal values, and much more in the fully updated appendices. Keep your knowledge up to date with expanded coverage of evidence-based medicine and the role of networks in generating evidence.Stay current with all aspects of neonatal care, including resuscitation, transport, nutrition, respiratory problems and assisted ventilation, and organ-specific care.

NEW! Safety Alerts call your attention to important patient safety considerations and support the QSEN initiative for better outcomes of nursing care. NEW! Quality Patient Outcomes content in Nursing Care Management discussions for major diseases and disorders helps you understand how the care you provide impacts patient safety and promotes positive outcomes. UNIQUE! Critical thinking case studies allow you to test and develop your analytical skills in a variety of clinical situations. NEW! Drug Alerts throughout the text emphasize important drug information and point out potential issues. NEW! Pathophysiology Reviews highlight and clarify complex pathophysiology information. Completely updated content focuses on timely, practical topics, including methods for measuring competency and outcomes, the nurse's role in injury prevention, shaken baby syndrome/traumatic brain injury, Healthy People 2020, car restraints, immunizations, late preterm infants, and childhood obesity. Expanded and updated coverage of genetics addresses the latest advances in the field as it relates to children in health and illness.

Written by a multidisciplinary team of medical and nursing experts, this fully-updated second edition provides evidence-based coverage of all frequently seen neonatal conditions. Divided into chapters based on body-systems, each section includes discussion of relevant embryology, anatomy and physiology. Designed for real-life practice in the ward, each chapter includes clear guidelines for procedure and discussion of best practice. Case studies are used throughout to aid discussion of specific equipment, conditions, and situations. An essential resource for neonatal nursing and midwifery students, as well as practicing neonatal nurses, this acclaimed text may also be of use to junior doctors beginning neonatology. Evidence-based theory clearly linked to application in the ward with case studies throughout Procedure and equipment guidelines included, with specific recommendations for practice Accessible format designed for easy reading and reference Highly illustrated with relevant diagrams and pictures

Kendig, Chernick's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children is the definitive medical reference book to help you confront critical challenges using the latest knowledge and techniques. You'll get the state-of-the-art answers you need to offer the best care to young patients.Tackle the toughest challenges and improve patient outcomes with coverage of all the common and rare respiratory problems found in newborns and children worldwide. Get a solid foundation of knowledge to better understand and treat your patients through coverage of the latest basic science and its relevance to clinical problems. Get comprehensive, authoritative coverage on today's hot topics, such as interstitial lung disease, respiratory disorders in the newborn, congenital lung disease, swine flu, genetic testing for disease and the human genome, inflammatory cytokines in the lung, new radiologic techniques, diagnostic imaging of the respiratory tract, and pulmonary function tests. Learn from the experts with contributions from 100 world authorities in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonology, neurology, microbiology, cardiology, physiology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, otolaryngology, allergy, and surgery.

Netter's Pediatrics, edited by Drs. Todd Florin and Stephen Ludwig, is a rich visual aid with more than 500 images by Dr. Frank Netter and other artists working in his style that will help you diagnose and care for children with common clinical conditions. This is the first time that Netter's drawings of pediatric illness are brought together in a single volume. The superb, accurate artwork accompanies up-to-date text contributed by physicians at the prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The book provides you with all the at-a-glance information you need for a quick overview of common issues from nutrition, allergy, infectious disease, and adolescent medicine, to cancer and heart disease. This user-friendly, clinical reference is also a great tool for patient and staff education. - Efficiently review key details for each condition with 500 detailed, crystal-clear images provided by Frank H. Netter and others working in the Netter tradition. - Apply dependable, concise, clinical advice from a team of physicians at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the top children's hospitals in the U.S. - Get answers at a glance during pediatric rotations when studying for exams or preparing for consultations.

Nenhum outro livro-texto prepara melhor o profissional de enfermagem para cuidar de crianças em todas as fases do crescimento e desenvolvimento! Conhecido por sua precisão, atualidade em pesquisa e estilo de escrita fácil, este best-seller oferece uma base sólida em desenvolvimento infantil e assistência à saúde. Esta obra reúne conteúdo essencial de enfermagem pediátrica, exercícios de pensamento crítico e raciocínios detalhados - com o objetivo de melhorar suas habilidades na tomada de decisões clínicas. Você também encontrará um oportuno novo capítulo sobre Avaliação e Controle da Dor em Crianças, Planos de Cuidado de Enfermagem reformatados, novos quadros de Cuidado Centrado na Família e novas ilustrações coloridas por todo o livro.

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