Dawn Lee Garzon Maaks, Nancy Barber Starr, Margaret A. Brady, Nan M. Gaylord, Martha Driessnack, Karen Duderstadt
ISBNs: 032358196X, 0323597165, 978-0323581967, 9780323581967, 978-0323597166, 9780323597166, B082551YR9
English | 2020 | EPUB, Converted PDF
Get a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care! Burns'
Pediatric Primary Care, 7th Edition covers the full spectrum of health
conditions seen in primary care pediatrics, emphasizing both prevention
and management. This in-depth, evidence-based textbook is the only one
on the market written from the unique perspective of the Nurse
Practitioner. It easily guides you through assessing, managing, and
preventing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence.
Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the
health status of children today, and diversity and cultural
considerations. Updated content throughout reflects the latest research
evidence, national and international protocols and standardized
guidelines. Additionally, this 7th edition been reorganized to better
reflect contemporary clinical practice and includes nine new chapters,
revised units on health promotion, health protection, disease
management, and much, much more!
Four-part organization includes
1) an introductory unit on the foundations of global pediatric health,
child and family health assessment, and cultural perspectives for
pediatric primary care; 2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a
unit on health promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease
management.
UNIQUE! Reorganized Unit - Health Supervision: Health
Promotion and Health Protection - includes health promotion and health
protection for developmentally normal pediatric problems of daily living
and provides the foundations for health problem management.UNIQUE!
Reorganized Unit - Common Childhood Diseases/Disorders has been expanded
to sharpen the focus on management of diseases and disorders in
children.Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the
primary care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse
Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in
the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and
management.
In-depth guidance on assessing and managing pediatric health problems covers patients from infancy through adolescence.
UNIQUE!
Practice Alertshighlight situations that may require urgent action,
consultation, or referral for additional treatment outside the primary
care setting.
Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues
that are a part of every child's growth ― such as nutrition and toilet
training ― that could lead to health problems unless appropriate
education and guidance are given.
Algorithms are used throughout the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders.
Resources for providers and families are also included throughout the text for further information.
Expert
editor team is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base
of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners
(FNPs).
NEW! Nine new chapters include:
Unique Issues in Pediatrics
Genetics and Child Health
Environmental Issues Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Developmental Management of Newborns
Intentional and Unintentional Injuries: Injury Prevention and Child Maltreatment
Perinatal Disorders Developmental, Behavioral and Mental Health Disorders
NEW!
Updated content throughout reflects the latest developments in our
understanding of disease processes, disease management in children, and
current trends in pediatric healthcare including Bright Futures and
Healthy People 2020.