Principles of Fluid and Nutritional Management
Principles of Fluid and Nutritional Management FLUIDS TOTAL BODY WATER Water is an important solvent in the body and represents a large percentage of body weight in term infants (75%)…
Palliative Care
Palliative Care The death of a child at any age is difficult for the parents and family, the friends, and healthcare professionals who care for the child and the child’s…
Health Assessment of the Child
Health Assessment of the Child This chapter provides a brief overview of the pediatric health assessment. For a more comprehensive review, please refer to other sources such as Brady (2014)….
Growth and Development Milestones*
Growth and Development Milestones* MILESTONES OF THE INFANT (NEWBORN TO 11 MONTHS) PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Newborn 10% loss of birth weight in first 3 to 4 days of life 73% of…
Principles of Family-Centered Care
Principles of Family-Centered Care FAMILY-CENTERED CARE Family-centered care (FCC) is a philosophy of care that acknowledges the importance of the family unit as the fundamental focus of all healthcare interventions…
