Developmental Disabilities OVERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT The spectrum of developmental disabilities is a group of interrelated chronic neurodevelopmental disorders. It includes cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism, learning disabilities, communication disorders, anxiety…
Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Disorders COMMON PEDIATRIC GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft lip and palate are congenital anomalies, known as oral-facial clefts, resulting in structural facial malformation. These…
Problems of Mental Health ANXIETY-RELATED DISORDERS Anxiety and Dissociative Disorders Evidence Base American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text rev.). Washington, DC: Author….
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Description Results from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacking helper T cells Three main groups of children infected with HIV Infants of HIV-infected mothers, acquiring the infection…
Pediatric Orthopedic Problems ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES Immobilization: Casts, Braces, and Splints Evidence Base Reed, C., Carroll, L., Baccari, S., et al. (2011). Spica cast care: A collaborative staffled education initiative for…
Pediatric Immunologic Disorders IMMUNOLOGIC DISORDERS Pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection for infants, children, and adolescents is represented by a continuum of immunologic and clinical…
Pediatric Integumentary Disorders BURNS Management of Burns in Children Burns are common childhood injuries. They may be caused by heat, electrical energy, or chemicals. Long-term surgical and psychological sequela often…
Pediatric Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders OVERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT Common Nursing Assessment for Growth and Development Endocrine dysfunction in children frequently leads to altered growth and development. Accurate nursing assessment can…
Pediatric Oncology PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGIC DISORDERS Evidence Base National Cancer Institute. (2011). A snapshot of pediatric cancer. Bethesda, MD: Author. Available: www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/servingpeople/snapshots/pediatric.pdf. Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease…
Pediatric Respiratory Disorders PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY PROCEDURES Oxygen Therapy Children with respiratory problems may receive oxygen therapy via nasal cannula, mask, face tent, endotracheal tube, or tracheostomy device. An Isolette or…
