Neurologic Disorders
11 Neurologic Disorders Lisa M. Milonovich, Valarie Furgeison Eichler Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • The major goals of therapy in the treatment…
Pulmonary Disorders
9 Pulmonary Disorders Andrea M. Kline-Tilford, Lauren R. Sorce, Daniel L. Levin, Nick G. Anas Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • Acute disease…
Mechanical Support of Cardiopulmonary Function: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Ventricular Assist Devices, and the Intraaortic Balloon Pump
7 Mechanical Support of Cardiopulmonary Function Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Ventricular Assist Devices, and the Intraaortic Balloon Pump Nancy A. Pike, Laura A. Klee, Beth A. Zemetra Be sure to check…
Cardiovascular Disorders
8 Cardiovascular Disorders Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Introduction Mary Fran Hazinski Every critically ill or injured child requires thorough assessment of cardiovascular function….
Chest X-Ray Interpretation
10 Chest X-Ray Interpretation Maureen A. Madden, Mary Fran Hazinski Pearls • The chest radiograph must be used in conjunction with careful, clinical examination of the patient. • Nurses should…
Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Disorders
14 Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Disorders Sarah A. Martin, Cindy L. Kerr Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • Abdominal distension can compromise diaphragm expansion…
Renal Disorders
13 Renal Disorders Frances Blayney Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • Urine output will decrease if cardiac output and renal blood flow are…
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Endocrine Problems
12 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Endocrine Problems Kathryn E. Roberts Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • The term osmolality refers to the concentration of…
Care of the Child with Burns
20 Care of the Child with Burns John B. Pietsch, Dai H. Chung Pearls • Intentional injury (child abuse) should be considered and ruled out as a cause of burns…
Fundamentals of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
22 Fundamentals of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Tara Trimarchi Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • Following the documentation of patient death and…
