Description
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Pediatrics**Build a comprehensive foundation in children's primary care. Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 8th 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 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 edition includes three new chapters on topics such as palliative care; inclusivity, equity, diversity, and justice; and child maltreatment.- 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 covers assessing and managing pediatric health problems in patients from infancy through adolescence.- Highlights indicate situations that require urgent action, consultation, or referral for additional treatment outside the primary care setting.- Coverage of activities related to every child's daily living, such as nutrition and toilet training, explores issues that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given.- Algorithms throughout the book provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders.- Resources for providers and families are 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
1 Pediatric Primary Care2 Global and National Influences on Child Health Status3 Environmental Influences on Pediatric Health4 Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity5 Pediatric and Family Assessment6 Behavioral and Mental Health Promotion7 Sexuality and Gender Identity8 Developmental Principles and Theories9 Developmental Management of Newborns and Neonates10 Developmental Management of Infants11 Developmental Management of Early Childhood12 Developmental Management of Middle Childhood13 Developmental Management of Adolescents14 Nutrition15 Breastfeeding16 Sleep17 Elimination18 Physical Activity and Sports19 Immunizations20 Dental and Oral Health21 Pediatric Injury Prevention22 Child Maltreatment23 Prescribing Traditional and Complementary Therapies24 Pediatric Pain and Fever Management25 Pediatric Injuries and Toxic Exposures26 Pediatric Palliative Care27 Congenital and Inherited Disorders28 Neonatal Disorders29 Neurodivergence and Behavioral and Mental Health Disorders30 Eye and Vision Disorders31 Ear and Hearing Disorders32 Respiratory Disorders33 Cardiovascular Disorders34 Gastrointestinal Disorders35 Infectious Diseases36 Inflammatory Disorders37 Dermatologic Disorders38 Hematologic Disorders39 Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders40 Musculoskeletal Disorders41 Neurologic Disorders42 Genitourinary Disorders43 Gynecology and Reproductive Health
