CARE OF AN INFANT OR CHILD WITH GASTROINTESTINAL OR ENDOCRINE DYSFUNCTION
Following the fusion of the prominences the palates form to divide the primitive oral cavity into a separate nasal cavity and oral cavity. By day 51 the fusion is completed…
ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CRITICALLY ILL CHILD/RESUSCITATION
Can patency be maintained?What strategies are required to protect the airway? Obstructions?Presence of foreign body, risk of loose teeth, blood, etc.Secretions – suction with care to remove.Ability to respond; cough,…
Health care in a longevity regime
CHAPTER 3 Health care in a longevity regime John McCormack FRAMEWORK This chapter raises the issue of longevity and the subsequent costs and quality of life that centenarians enjoy in…
Sexuality and the reluctant health professional
CHAPTER 17 Sexuality and the reluctant health professional Michael Bauer, Linda McAuliffe, Rhonda Nay FRAMEWORK The importance of recognising sexuality in older people is considered to be a major challenge…
Persistent pain in the older person
CHAPTER 16 Persistent pain in the older person Stephen Gibson, Samuel Scherer, Benny Katz, Rhonda Nay FRAMEWORK This chapter offers a comprehensive view of pain and pain management for older…
Dementia assessment, diagnosis and giving the news
CHAPTER 13 Dementia assessment, diagnosis and giving the news Michael Murray, David Ames, Lynette Moore FRAMEWORK The authors present a significant argument for the early diagnosis of dementia but do…
