Pain and pain management
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…
Disorders of the respiratory system
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…
Disorders of the nervous system
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…
Disorders of the endocrine system
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…
Drug calculations
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…
Weight, BMI, height/length and head circumference
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…
Care of the dying child
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…
Transfusion of blood and blood components
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…
