Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient
(Sprache: Englisch)
This book offers a detailed reference for nurses, explaining pathophysiology, anatomy, radiodiagnostic testing and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis. Includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls.
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This book offers a detailed reference for nurses, explaining pathophysiology, anatomy, radiodiagnostic testing and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis. Includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls.
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xxxThis updated third edition is a detailed reference for nurses and other health care providers who care for children with neurosurgical conditions. The explanations of pathophysiology, anatomy, neurodiagnostic imaging, and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis will help to clarify the rationale behind the nursing care. Descriptions of presenting symptoms, history and findings on neurological examination will help nurses understand the neurological disorder and identify problems. New chapters have been added on skull and scalp anomalies, pediatric concussion, abuse head trauma and on neuroimaging. Each chapter includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls. Staff and student nurses working in clinics, critical care units, pediatric units, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, emergency departments, and radiology departments will benefit from the information presented. Although this book is written for nurses, child lifetherapists, physical and occupational therapists, medical students and neurosurgery residents will also find it helpful. Parents of children with neurosurgical disorders will also find it a useful resource in understanding their child's condition.Cathy C. Cartwright and Donna C. Wallace have been awarded third place in the 2017 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards in CHILD HEALTH category.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient “
Chapter 1. Neurological Assessment of the Neonate, Infant, Child, and Adolescent.- Chapter 2. Hydrocephalus.- Chapter 3. Craniosynostosis and Plagiocephaly.- Chapter 4. Skull and Scalp Anomalies.- Chapter 5. Neural Tube Defects.- Chapter 6. Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia.- Chapter 7. Tumors of the Central Nervous System.- Chapter 8. Traumatic Brain Injury.- Chapter 9. Pediatric Athletic Concussion.- Chapter 10. Abusive Head Trauma.- Chapter 11. Spine.- Chapter 12. Neurovascular Disease.- Chapter 13. Surgical Management of Epilepsy.- Chapter 14. Surgical Management of Functional Disorders.- Chapter 15. Infections of the Central Nervous System.- Chapter 16. Perioperative Care.- Chapter 17. Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care.- Chapter 18. Neuroimaging
Autoren-Porträt
Cathy C. Cartwright, MSN, RN-BC, PCNS, FAAN is a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Director of Advanced Professional Practice at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to this position, she worked at the Children's Hospital, University Hospitals and Clinics, Columbia, Missouri in a variety of positions, including Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neurosurgery, Manager of Pediatric Services, Pediatric Outreach Coordinator, and Manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She has received many awards, including the 2015 Magnet Nurse of the Year for Exemplary Professional Practice, an Excellence in Advanced Practice Award from the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, March of Dimes Future of Nursing Award (Pediatric) and a Circle of Excellence Award (Management). She was President of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses in 2009-10, having previously served on its Board of Directors. She has an extensive publication record and has given numerous national and international presentations.Donna C. Wallace is currently a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Neurosurgery Division of Banner Children Specialists, at Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. Prior to that, she was a Nurse Practitioner for 16 years at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Ms. Wallace has been a manager, and has also held several teaching positions. She has received several awards including the Mary Decker Mentorship Award, and the Excellence in Advanced Practice Award, from the American Association of Neuroscience Nursing (AANN). Additionally, she has served on the AANN Board of Directors. Her passion for writing has resulted in numerous articles and lectures.
Bibliographische Angaben
- 2017, 3. Aufl., XII, 613 Seiten, 169 farbige Abbildungen, Maße: 18,3 x 26 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Herausgegeben: Cathy Cartwright, Donna C. Wallace
- Verlag: Springer, Berlin
- ISBN-10: 3319493183
- ISBN-13: 9783319493183
- Erscheinungsdatum: 01.05.2017
Sprache:
Englisch
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