Pediatric Practice Guidelines

Learn from the most authoritative specialists in the care of children. Includes more than 40 new or revised AAP policy statements, all AAP clinical practice guidelines and full text of 2009 AAP policy statements. Also features more than 30 clinical practice guidelines, 380 policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports and the 2010 Immunization Schedule.

Focusing on common pediatric conditions seen in primary care settings, this text provides novice, expert, and student nurse practitioners with increased knowledge on the most up to date recommendations about common childhood diseases and conditions. Health promotion and maintenance, child development, and family-centered care are consistently featured in each chapter, emphasizing the need to holistically care for a child based on their specific background and condition. Growth and developmental concepts are grounded in evidence-based research to help practitioners appreciate the physiologic and cognitive differences in children along with diverse community and cultural aspects of care. User-friendly information is consistently organized in outline/bulleted format to facilitate speedy access to vital knowledge. Organized by body system, each chapter provides the reader with useful information such as the etiology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, physical findings, diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and complications, and family education. Case scenarios explore each topic further and include questions and answers that help the clinician choose the best intervention for the patient and their family. Key Features: Delivers comprehensive, evidence-based practice pediatric guidelines for experienced and novice clinicians Stresses the importance of the nurse’s role in pediatric health promotion Written in outline/bulleted format for speedy access to key information Contains abundant case studies and related Q&As to determine the best intervention Includes a full-color image bank of dermatological conditions

Pediatric Primary Care: Practice Guidelines for Nurses, Second Edition is a convenient reference that presents the latest information on nutrition, growth and development, common childhood disorders, and well child care. Divided into three sections, the first includes history taking with a family seen for the first time, interval history, newborn rounding, and breastfeeding. Organized by body system and written in outline format, the second section helps readers locate information quickly. The third section explores medications used in pediatrics with common uses, availability, adverse effects, and nursing implications. In addition, the appendices offer useful growth charts, BMI, asthma guidelines, and fluoride dosing. Providing comprehensive coverage of diagnostic methods, management, and treatment modalities, Pediatric Primary Care: Practice Guidelines for Nurses, Second Edition is the ideal resource for nurse practitioners (NP), students, and nurses starting out in practice.

Updated for 2005, this resource gives you access to clinical and policy information. The book includes complete AAP clinical practice guidelines; policy statements and clinical and technical reports. The CD-ROM has full-text versions of all AAP policy statements and clinical practice guidelines including endorsed guidelines and policies.

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! "This is a wonderful book for both novice and experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners. This latest edition will see frequent use in your daily practice."Score: 100, 5 stars--Doody's Medical Reviews "This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of primary care disorders in an easy-to-read format and contains invaluable step-by-step instructions for evaluating and managing primary care patients. . . [It] belongs in every NP and PA's reference library. I highly recommend this wonderful textbook." Maria T. Leik, MSN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, GNP-BC President, National ARNP Services, Inc. "Family Practice Guidelines is an excellent resource for the busy clinician. It offers succinct, comprehensive information in an easy format that is particularly useful for quick reference. This text is useful for general practice settings as well as specialty care." Anne Moore, APN; WHNP/ANP-BC; FAANP Vanderbilt University The second edition of Family Practice Guidelines is a comprehensive resource for clinicians, presenting current national standard of care guidelines for practice, in addition to select 2011 guidelines. This clinical reference features detailed physical examination and diagnostic testing, information on health promotion, guidelines of care, dietary information, national resources for patient use, and patient education handouts all in one resource. This revised edition features guidelines for 246 disorders, each containing clearly outlined considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients. It also presents 18 procedures commonly performed in the clinical setting, including bedside cystometry, hernia reduction, neurological examination, and more. Patient Teaching Guides are also provided, and are designed to be given directly to patients as take home teaching supplements. Additionally, the book contains four appendices with guidelines on normal lab values, procedures, sexual maturity stages, and teeth. New to this Edition: Select 2011 guidelines Over 17 new protocols including: ADD/ADHD, Menopause, Migraine, Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults, Obesity/Gastric Bypass, and more Completely updated Patient Teaching Guides, including a new entry on Anticoagulation Therapy for Patients with AFib, to tear out and send home with patients Addition of consultation and referral recommendations New chapter presenting Pain Management Guidelines for acute and chronic pain Completely updated national treatment guidelines

This portable quick reference book is filled with valuable assessment and management information for both pediatric and family nurse practitioners. Information is presented in a clear, concise outline format beginning with growth and development and moving on to key issues such as nutrition, immunizations, and anticipatory guidance. Coverage also includes common childhood conditions affecting each body system. The smaller size and spiral binding make this resource extremely portable and user-friendly. ICD-9 codes are highlighted in boxes throughout, with separate boxes to distinguish codes used for general diagnosis and symptoms, differential diagnoses, and complications. A color insert, featuring 32 full-color photos, highlights dermatologic conditions. Disease coverage includes etiology, occurrence, clinical manifestations, physical findings, diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, complications, and education of each condition. Includes a chapter on mental health disorders Appendices provide quick access to key information related to medication, immunizations, growth, and more.

This new compendium contains AAP clinical practice guidelines, policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports related to the use of medications in the pediatric population. It is designed to be a handy reference to AAP policies and recommended best practices. Sections include Pediatric Drug Principles Allergy/Asthma Management Contraception Emergency Care Infections Mental Health Management Substance Use Issues Neonatal Care Pain Management Plus much more...