Developing practical skills for nursing children and young people / edited by Alan Glasper, Marion Aylott, Cath Battrick.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Key concepts in undertaking clinical procedures with children and young people:- A) Elements to consider before performing clinical nursing procedures--B). Fundamental infection control techniques required for all procedures: using aseptic non-touch technique--2. Clinical holding of children and young people--3. Safeguarding children and young people--4. Communicating with children, young people and their families--5. Promoting family health in contemporary healthcare--6. Planning and assessing the care of children and young people--7. Play provision for children in hospital--8. Manual handling for children and young people\'s nursing--9. Assessment and vital signs: A comprehensive review--10. Medicines administration--11. Undertaking emergency life support--12. Caring for personal hygiene needs--13. Providing optimum nutrition and hydration--14. Promoting children\'s continence:- A). Enuresis--B). Childhood constipation--15. Delivering pre- and postoperative care--16. Elimination: non-invasive renal care--17. Pain assessment and management--18. Administration of blood and blood products--19. Skin health care:- A). Normal skin function and managing common skin conditions--B). Managing pressure ulcer risk in healthcare settings--20. The management of the child with an allergy--21. Non-invasive respiratory therapy:- A). Aerosol therapy --B). Oxygen therapy--22. Tracheostomy care--23. Caring for the child requiring long-term ventilation--24. Invasive monitoring--25. Invasive respiratory therapy--26. Invasive cardiovascular support--27. Caring for children suffering from burn injuries--28. Transporting and transferring sick children and young people--29. Neonatal care--30. Managing children and young people with mental health problems--31. Developing child oncology skills--32. Orthopaedic skills--33. Care of the child with spinal injury--34. Venescction, cannulation and the care of children requiring IV infusions:- Cannulation and venesection--Peripheral intravenous therapy--35. Caring for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions--36. Emotional aspects of end of life care--37. Developing your skills as a mentor. A guide for newly qualified practitioners--38. Providing and delivering information to children and their families.

An essential skills text for nursing and health care students working with children and young people in a range of settings.