Nursing care of the critically ill child / edited by ary Fran Hazinski

Includes index.

Children are different -- Psychosocial aspects of pediatric critical care -- Care of the child with life-limiting conditions in the pediatric intensive care unit -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics -- Analgesia, sedation, and neuromuscular blockade -- Shock, cardiac arrest, and resuscitation -- Mechanical support of cardiopulmonary function: extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and ventricular assist devices -- Cardiovascular disorders -- Pulmonary disorders -- Chest x-ray interpretation -- Neurologic disorders -- Fluid, electrolyte, and endocrine problems -- Renal and kidney disorders -- Gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders -- Hematologic and oncologic emergencies requiring critical care -- Immunology and infectious disorders -- Transplantation and organ donation -- Toxicology/poisonings -- Pediatric trauma -- Care of the child with burns and wounds -- Bioinstrumentation -- Fundamentals of quality improvement and patient safety -- Clinical informatics -- Ethics

"Now completely up to date to meet the needs of today's pediatric nurses, Mary Fran Hazinski's Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Child, 3rd Edition, remains the foundational text of pediatric critical care nursing. Known for its outstanding organization and clear descriptions, this comprehensive reference details the unique care required for critically ill children with thorough discussions of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, collaborative management, and nursing management. Ten new chapters, new advanced practice content, and new nurse contributors and reviewers ensure that this classic text continues to be the essential resource for the care of critically ill children." -- Publisher