Burns Catherine E. et al. Pediatric Primary Care

6th edition. — Elsevier Health Sciences, 2016. — 1296 p.Get an in-depth look at pediatric primary care through the eyes of a Nurse Practitioner! Pediatric Primary Care, 6th Edition guides readers through the process of assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. This sixth edition also features a wealth of new content and updates such as a new chapter on pediatric pharmacology, full-color design and illustrations, new QSEN integration, updated coverage of the impact of the Affordable Care Act, a refocused chapter on practice management, and more to keep readers up to date on the latest issues affecting practice today.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.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. 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 well is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).Unit One: Pediatric Primary Care Foundations
Health Status of Children: Global and Local Perspectives
Child and Family Health Assessment
Cultural Perspectives for Pediatric Primary Care
Unit Two: Management of Development
Developmental Management in Pediatric Primary Care
Developmental Management of Infants
Developmental Management in Early Childhood
Developmental Management of School-Age Children
Developmental Management of Adolescents
Unit Three: Approaches to Health Management in Pediatric Primary Care
Introduction to Functional Health Patterns and Health Promotion
Breastfeeding
Nutrition
Elimination Patterns
Physical Activity and Sports for Children and Adolescents
Sleep and Rest
Sexuality
Values and Beliefs
Role Relationships
Self-Perception Issues
Coping and Stress Tolerance: Mental Health and Illness
Cognitive-Perceptual Disorders: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Problems, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness, and Deafness
Unit Four: Approaches to Disease Management
Introduction to Disease Management
Prescribing Medications in Pediatrics
Pediatric Pain Management
Infectious Diseases and Immunizations
Atopic and Rheumatic Disorders
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Hematologic Disorders
Neurologic Disorders
Eye Disorders
Ear Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Dental and Oral Disorders
Genitourinary Disorders
Gynecologic Disorders
Dermatologic Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Common Injuries
Perinatal Conditions
Genetic Disorders
Environmental Health Issues
Complementary Medicine
Strategies for Managing a Pediatric Health Care PracticeGrowth Charts
Pediatric Laboratory Values