Pain and pain management

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Chapter 7Pain and pain management Helen Monks, Kate Heaton‐Morley and Sarah McDonald Aim This chapter provides an overview of mechanisms of pain and pain management. There is an emphasis on…

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Cancer

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Chapter 3Cancer Tanya Urquhart‐Kelly Aim The aim of this chapter is to introduce the reader to the basic principles that are associated with cancer; understanding these principles can help the…

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Disorders of the respiratory system

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Chapter 10Disorders of the respiratory system Elizabeth Mills, Rosemary Court and Susan Fidment Aim To understand the pathophysiology of the respiratory system during an acute illness phase, and the care…

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Disorders of the nervous system

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Chapter 8Disorders of the nervous system Petra Brown Aim The aim of this chapter is to provide the reader with an overview of the nervous system, and an understanding of…

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Shock

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Chapter 6Shock Usha Chandran Aim The aim of this chapter is to offer an introduction to shock, which can develop into a life‐threatening condition. The chapter considers pathophysiological changes and…

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Disorders of the endocrine system

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Chapter 11Disorders of the endocrine system Julia Petty Aim The aim of this chapter is to offer a brief overview of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system. Altered…

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Drug calculations

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22 Drug calculations Drug calculations overview Competency and proficiency in the calculation of drug doses are vital for the safety of neonates, infants and children. The margin for error is…

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Weight, BMI, height/length and head circumference

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17 Weight, BMI, height/length and 
head circumference Weight, BMI, height/length and head circumference overview Accurate measurement of height, length, weight, head and chest circumference is a vital part in the…

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Care of the dying child

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65 Care of the dying child Care of the dying child overview In the United Kingdom in 2012, over 5000 children under the age of 19 died. This is illustrated…

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Transfusion of blood and blood components

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63 Transfusion of blood and blood components Transfusion of blood and blood components overview The safe transfusion of blood and blood products is an essential skill in everyday practice. The…

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