Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is an information-packed, evidence-based text for experienced neonatal nurses, paediatric nurses and midwives caring for sick newborn babies. Clearly written by practising neonatal nurses and teachers, it concentrates on the common problems occurring within the neonatal intensive care unit, enabling nurses to recognise, rationalise and remedy these problems using both a multi-systems and an evidence-based approach. In addition, the text includes case studies and exercises to promote critical thinking and decision-making, and allowing nurses to link knowledge to practice. User-friendly and well sign-posted with a glossary of terms, this text is essential reading for nurses and midwives caring for sick newborn babies within the intensive care area of the neonatal unit and also for nurses undertaking qualifications in neonatal nursing.

thoroughly Revised And Updated, This New Edition Of neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Is A Comprehensive, Evidence-based Text For Nurses And Midwives Caring For Sick Newborn Babies.

written By And For Nurses, It Concentrates On The Common Problems Occurring Within The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This User-friendly Text Will Enable Nurses To Recognise, Rationalise And Remedy These Problems Using Both A Multi-systems And An Evidence-based Approach. Individual Chapters Include:

professional Development • Developmentally-focused Nursing Care • Resuscitation Of The Newborn • Management Of Thermal Stability • Management Of Respiratory Disorders • Cardiovascular Management • Brain Injury In The Preterm Infant • Haematological Problems • Pain Management • Fluid And Electrolyte Balance • Nutritional Management • Neonatal Infection • Diagnostic And Therapeutic Procedures • Neonatal Anaesthesia • Surgical Aspects Of Neonatal Intensive Care • Neonatal Transport • Family Support • Ethics And Neonatal Nursing • Medication In The Newborn • Death And Dying In The Neonatal Unit

it Is Essential Reading For Experienced Nurses And Midwives Caring For Sick Newborn Babies Within The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, For Nurses Undertaking Qualifications In The Specialism Of Neonatal Nursing And For Pre-registration Students Undertaking Relevant Modules Or Placements.

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the Common Problems Of Infants Admitted To The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (nicu) Are Outlined In This Book, And The Editor And Contributors Discuss The Current Assessment, Management, And Treatment Provided By Nurses. One Highlight Is An Extensive Review Of The Literature Regarding Current Practice. The Editor Also Offers An Embryologic And Physiologic Review Of The Material. Each Chapter Ends With A Case Presentation That Could Be Used To Facilitate Discussion. The Purpose Is To Provide A Comprehensive, Evidenced-based Text On Common Neonatal Problems. The Book Was Written To Enable Nurses To Recognize, Rationalize, And Remedy Each Problem Area Discussed Using A Multi-disciplinary And Evidenced-based Approach To Care. The Intended Audience Is Experienced Neonatal Nurses, Pediatric Nurses, And Midwives Caring For Sick Newborns. The Extensive Detail Provided In The Book And Review Of Literature Would Also Make It Appropriate For Advanced Practice Neonatal Nursing Education. The Experiences Of The Editor And Contributors In Neonatal Practice, Education, And Research Is Evident. The Editor Identifies Common Problems Of The Neonate That Would Necessitate Admission To The Nicu. The Information Provided Is Supported By An Extensive Review Of Both Literature And Research. This Is A Strong Review Of Embryology, Physiology, And Pathophysiology As They Relate To The Common Problems Of The Neonate. A Focus On Evidenced-based Practice And Family Care Is Found In Each Chapter And Thought-provoking Questions Are Raised In The Case Study Presentations. It Is Important To Note That Principles Of Care Based On Current Practices In The U.k. May Not Be Applicable To Practice In The U.s. Someareas Of Evidenced-based Medicine Accepted In The U.s. Are Not Covered In This Book, Especially In The Areas Of Neonatal Resuscitation. The Applicability Of Material Covered In This Book For Nurses In Other Countries Should Be Carefully Reviewed.

Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is a comprehensive, evidence-based text for experienced nurses and midwives caring for sick newborn babies. Written largely by and for nurses, it concentrates on the common problems occurring within the neonatal intensive care unit. This user-friendly text will enable nurses to recognise, rationalise and remedy these problems using both a multi-systems and an evidence-based approach. It will be essential reading for experienced nurses and midwives caring for sick newborn babies within the intensive care area of the neonatal unit and also for nurses undertaking qualifications in the specialism of neonatal nursing.Individual chapters include:ADVANCED NEONATAL NURSING PRACTICE * DEVELOPMENTALLY FOCUSSED NURSING CARE * RESUSCITATION OF THE NEWBORN * MANAGEMENT OF THERMAL STABILITY * RESPIRATORY MANAGEMENT * CARDIOVASCULAR MANAGEMENT* HAEMOTOLOGICAL PROBLEMS * BRAIN INJURY IN THE PRE-TERM INFANT * FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE THERAPY * NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT * INFECTION * PAIN AND COMFORT * DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES * NEONATAL ANAESTHESIA * SURGICAL ASPECTS OF NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE * FAMILY CARE * NEONATAL TRANSPORT * ETHICAL ISSUES * MEDICATION IN THE NEWBORNFeatures of Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing:* clearly written by practising neonatal nurses and teachers * user-friendly with a glossary of terms * includes case studies and exercises to promote critical thinking and decision-making * contains a wealth of evidence to support nursing procedures and practice. A comprehensive, evidence-based text for experienced nurses and midwives caring for sick newborn babies. Written largely by and for nurses, it concentrates on the common problems occurring within the neonatal intensive care unit. This user-friendly text will enable nurses to recognize, rationalize and remedy these problems using both a multi-systems and an evidence-based approach. It is aimed at both experienced nurses and midwives caring for sick newborn babies within the intensive care area of the neonatal unit and also for nurses undertaking qualifications in the specialism of neonatal nursing As health care provision evolves and changes, so too must the providers of care (Reed and Procter 1993).