Mosby's Pediatric Nursing Reference, 5th Edition
Betz, C.L., & Sowden, L. (Eds). (2004) Pediatric Nursing Reference, 5th Edition. Elsevier Publishers.

This outstanding resource is a compact, accessible reference for nurses delivering care to children, as well as the associated care required by their families. It includes coverage of all major pediatric medical and surgical conditions in an alphabetical format. Diagnostic tests and procedures are covered in a separate section. A comprehensive appendix rounds out the book.

• Compact and user-friendly reference to pediatric disorders and procedures, organized alphabetically for quick reference.
• Features detailed information for nearly 90 of the most common pediatric diseases and disorders including attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, diabetes mellitus, fractures, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia, renal failure, sudden infant death syndrome, and urinary tract infections.
• Consistent format throughout covers all necessary information, including pathophysiology, incidence, clinical manifestations, complications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, medical or surgical management, assessment, diagnoses, interventions, discharge planning and home care instructions, client outcomes, and references.
• The Pediatric Diagnosis and Procedures section includes 10 topics such as cardiac catheterization, computed tomography (CT), electrocardiography, endoscopy, intravenous pyelogram, and peritoneal dialysis.
• Numerous appendices present helpful information on growth and development, immunizations, laboratory values, abbreviations, height and weight growth curves, pain in children, psychosocial interventions, and home care.

For more information, please contact:

Cecily L. Betz
Phone: (323) 361-8524
Email: cbetz@chla.usc.edu


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