| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system / Conrad Bosman -- Homeostasis and the respiratory system / Andrew Prayle -- Nursing assessment, history taking, and collaborative working / Janice Mighten -- Investigations / Alan Smyth, Conrad Bosman & Janice Mighten -- Assessment of defects in airflow and lung volume / Haresh Vyas & Caroline Youle -- Oxygen therapy / Jayesh Bhatt & Sarah Spencer -- Long term ventilation / David Thomas & Beverley Waithe -- Management of lung infection in children / Alan Smyth -- Pharmacology and the respiratory system / Andrew Prayle & Janice Mighten -- Management of asthma and allergy / Jayesh Bhatt, Haresh Vyas & Debra Forster -- Complications with lung development & progressive airway injury / Jayesh Bhatt, Chhavi Goel & Sarah Spencer -- Inherited lung disease in children / Alan Smyth, Armanni Prasad & Janice Mighten -- Lung transplantation in children / Helen Spencer & Katherine Carter -- Transition to adult services / Donna Hilton -- Professional issues / Janice Mighten -- Communication an holistic approach / Phil Brewin |
| Summary |
Children & rsquo;s Respiratory Nursing is a comprehensive, patient-centered text providing up to date information about the contemporary management of children with respiratory conditions. It looks at acute and chronic respiratory conditions in both primary and secondary health care sectors and explores the subject from a child and family focused perspective. Children & rsquo;s Respiratory Nursing is structured in four user-friendly sections: The first section provides a general background for children & rsquo;s respiratory nursing. Section two explores the various investigations that aid diagnosis a |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Nursing.
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Respiratory infections in children.
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Pediatric nursing.
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Children.
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Respiratory Tract Diseases -- nursing
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Child
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Pediatric Nursing
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children (people by age group)
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Respiratory.
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MEDICAL -- Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine.
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Children
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Pediatric nursing
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Respiratory infections in children
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Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Nursing
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mighten, Janice.
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| ISBN |
9781118702680 |
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1118702689 |
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9781118278260 |
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1118278267 |
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9781283572132 |
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1283572133 |
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