Pressure area care
Chapter 23 Pressure area care Louise Ford CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 234 Learning outcomes 234 Rationale 234 Factors to note 235 Risk factors to consider 235 Pressure sores 236 Prevention 237…
Preoperative care
Chapter 22 Preoperative care Jennifer McKenna CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 228 Learning outcomes 228 Rationale 228 Factors to note 229 Setting standards 230 Preoperative care 231 General points 231 Age-appropriate preparation…
Postoperative care
Chapter 21 Postoperative care Jennifer McKenna CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 222 Learning outcomes 222 Rationale 222 Factors to note 223 The immediate recovery period 223 The intermediate stage of dependency: return…
Introduction to community
Chapter 3 Introduction to community Dawn Moss CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 32 Multidisciplinary team working 33 Community children’s nursing 33 Transition from hospital to home 34 Working in partnership with children,…
