Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
Learning objectives After studying this chapter, the reader will have an understanding of: the anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory tract stages of lung development the development of the…
Pharmacology and the respiratory system
2Children’s Respiratory/Community Nurse Specialist, Nottingham Children’s Hospital Learning objectives After studying this chapter, the reader will have an understanding of: pharmacodynamics respiratory drug therapy the importance of monitoring patients for…
Lung transplantation in children
2 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Transplant Team, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London Learning objectives By the end of the chapter the reader will understand: the challenges faced by the…
Management of asthma and allergy
1Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician2Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine3Specialist Practitioner in Children’s Community Nursing, Nottingham Children’s Hospital Learning objectives After studying this chapter the reader will have an understanding of: the pathophysiology…
Communication: a holistic approach
Learning objectives After reading this chapter, the reader will be able to: understand that even the most experienced health professional can (and should) improve their communication skills, and that this…
Professional issues
Learning objectives After studying this chapter the reader will have an understanding of: the legal context of practice law and ethics of nursing patient safety the importance of maintaining a…
Nursing assessment, history taking and collaborative working
Learning objectives After studying this chapter, the reader will have an understanding of: the importance of a structured approach during a nursing assessment for the child with respiratory disease the…
Transition to adult services
Youth Service Manager, Nottingham Children’s Hospital Learning objectives After studying this chapter the reader will have an understanding of: the process of transition models of transition young people’s experiences of…
The young person
Chapter 9. The young person Lindsay Smith Learning outcomes Reading this chapter will help you to: » identify three key strategies for providing best nursing care of the young person…
Children with chronic health problems and their families
Chapter 12. Children with chronic health problems and their families Jon Darvill, Kay Thomas and Pamela Henry Learning outcomes Reading this chapter will help you to: » identify common chronic…
