Includes bibliographical references and index.

This volume explores the core principles for delivering safe and effective nursing care of the child requiring surgery. It identifies the essential skills and knowledge required by perioperative practitioners in order to care effectively for children before, during, and after an operation. Edited by well-known and highly-regarded children's nurseLinda Shields, Perioperative Care of the Child is anessential resource for any children's nurse working in aperioperative setting and all student nurses on the child branch.This timely and valuable text provides comprehensive coverage ofthe essential skills and knowledge required by practitioners inorder to deliver safe and effective perioperative nursing care forthe child requiring surgery before, during and after any operation.Perioperative Care of the Child explores the role of thenurse in a wide variety of perioperative contexts, includinganaesthetics, surgical procedures (including coverage of fetalsurgery, endoscopic procedures and care of children with burns),paediatric transplantation, postoperative recovery, and pre- andpost-hospital care. This essential resource benefits from aninternational perspective, with contributions from experienced andhighly-specialised clinicians from around the world.Essential reading for children's and perioperativenurses, and others who work in the perioperative area. Evidence-based, with clear links to nursing practice. Focuses on key skills and knowledge. Emphasises patient-centred care. Edited by an internationally-regarded children'snurse.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781405155953

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.