Children in intensive care a survival guide - Davies, Joanna H.; Hassell, Lynda L. (Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2007)
All about resuscitation -- Airway, acid base and ventilation -- Cardiac care -- Renal dysfunction -- Liver dysfunction -- Neurology assessment and management -- Fluids and nutrition -- Blood and electrolytes : normal values and transfusion -- Drugs : inotropes, vasodilators, sedatives, analgesics and muscle relaxants -- Handy hints for various conditions -- Principles of safe transport -- Death of a child -- Child development -- Child protection -- Quick reference to syndromes.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Pediatric intensive care -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Pediatric nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Intensive Care -- Handbooks; Pediatric Nursing -- Handbooks; Child; Critical Illness -- nursing -- Handbooks