Description
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 Alerts highlight 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).
Table of Contents
Unit I: Influences on Child Health and Child Health Assessment1. Health Status of Children: Global and National Perspectives2. Unique Issues in Pediatrics3. Genetics and Child Health4. Environmental Issues5. Child and Family Health Assessment6. Cultural Considerations for Pediatric Primary Care7. Children with Special Health Care NeedsUnit II: Child Development8. Developmental Management in Pediatric Primary Care9. Developmental Management of Newborns10. Developmental Management of Infants11. Developmental Management of Early Childhood12. Developmental Management of Middle Childhood13. Developmental Management of Adolescents/Young AdultsUnit III: Child Health Supervision: Health Promotion and Health Protection14. Introduction to Health Promotion and Health Protection for Children and FamiliesSection A. Behavioral-Mental Health Wellness15. Behavioral and Mental Health PromotionSection B. Biophysical Health Management16. Breastfeeding17. Nutrition18. Elimination19. Physical Activity and Sports20. Sleep21. SexualitySection C. Health Protection–Focused Care22. Immunizations23. Dental Health and Oral Disorders24. Intentional and Unintentional Injuries: Injury Prevention and Child MaltreatmentUnit IV: Common Childhood Conditions and DisordersSection A. Introduction to Child Disease Management25. Acute/Chronic Disease Management and Principles of Diagnostic Testing26. Prescribing Medications in Pediatrics27. Complementary and Integrative Health in Pediatrics28. Pediatric Pain and Fever ManagementSection B. Disease Management29. Perinatal Disorders30. Mental Health Disorders31. Infectious Diseases32. Common Genetic Disorders33. Atopic, Rheumatic, and Immunodeficiency Disorders34. Dermatologic Disorders35. Eye and Vision Disorders36. Ear and Hearing Disorders37. Respiratory Disorders38. Cardiovascular Disorders39. Hematologic Disorders40. Gastrointestinal Disorders41. Genitourinary Disorders42. Gynecologic Disorders43. Musculoskeletal Disorders44. Injuries and Toxic Exposures45. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders46. Neurologic Disorders
