Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

Rimple Sharma RN RM MSc (N) PhD Nursing

• Unit I Modern Concepts of Child CareChapter 1: Concepts of Child CareChapter 2: Child WelfareChapter 3: Differences Between Children and AdultsChapter 4: Care of Sick ChildChapter 5: Preventive PediatricsUnit II The Healthy ChildChapter 6: Growth and DevelopmentChapter 7: Needs of Normal ChildrenUnit III Nursing Care of A NeonateChapter 8: Care of A Normal NewbornChapter 9: Care of Low Birth WeightChapter 10: Common Neonatal DisordersChapter 11: Planning and Organization of Neonatal UnitUnit IV Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood IllnessChapter 12: Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood IllnessUnit V Nursing Management in Common Childhood DiseasesChapter 13: Nutritional Deficiency DisordersChapter 14: Disorders of Respiratory SystemChapter 15: Disorders of Gastrointestinal SystemChapter 16: Disorders of Cardiovascular SystemChapter 17: Disorders of Hematological SystemChapter 18: Disorders of Genitourinary SystemChapter 19: Disorders of Neurological SystemChapter 20: Disorders of Endocrine SystemChapter 21: Disorders of Musculoskeletal SystemChapter 22: Disorders of Skin, Eyes and EarsChapter 23: Common Communicable DiseasesChapter 24: Pediatric EmergenciesChapter 25: HIV/AIDS in ChildrenChapter 26: Management of Common Behavior DisordersChapter 27: Management of Common Psychiatric ProblemsChapter 28: Management of Challenged ChildrenChapter 29: Welfare Services for Handicapped ChildrenChapter 30: Child Health Nursing ProceduresAppendicesAppendix I: Sample Question PapersAppendix II: Calculation of Fluid Requirement for ChildrenAppendix III: Formulas for Calculation of Various Tube SizesIndex