Pediatric primary care

Covering the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, Pediatric Primary Care, 5 th Edition emphasizes both prevention and management from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. Written by anexpert editor/contributor team, it provides in-depth, evidence-based guidancefor assessing and managing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence. Other key topics include developmental theory, the health status of children today, issues of daily living, and cultural considerations. INDICE: Unit One: Pediatric Primary Care Foundations Health Status of Children: Global and Local Perspectives Child and Family Health Assessment Cultural Perspectives for Pediatric Primary Care Unit Two: Management of Development Developmental Management in Pediatric Primary Care Developmental Management ofInfants Developmental Management of Toddlers and Preschoolers Developmental Management of School-Age Children Developmental Management of Adolescents Unit Three: Approaches to Health Management in Pediatric Primary Care Introduction to Functional Health Patterns and Health Promotion Nutrition Breastfeeding Elimination Patterns Physical Activity and Sports for Children and Adolescents Sleep and Rest Cognitive-Perceptual Disorders: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Problems, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness and Deafness Self-Perception Issues Role Relationships Sexuality Coping and Stress Tolerance: Mental Health and Illness Values and Beliefs Unit Four: Approaches to Disease Management Introduction to Disease Management NEW! Pediatric Pain Management Infectious Diseases and Immunizations Atopic andRheumatic Disorders Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Hematologic Disorders Neurologic Disorders Eye Disorders Ear Disorders Cardiovascular Disorders Respiratory Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders Dental and Oral Disorders Genitourinary Disorders Gynecologic Disorders Dermatologic Disorders Musculoskeletal Disorders Perinatal Conditions Common Injuries Genetic Disorders Environmental Health Issues Complementary Medicine Strategies for Managing a Health Care Practice Appendixes A. Medications in Pediatric Practice B. Growth Charts C. Normal Laboratory Values D. Additional Resources E. Discussion Questions References

  • ISBN: 978-0-323-08024-8
  • Editorial: Saunders
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 1288
  • Fecha Publicación: 06/04/2012
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés