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This article provides a basic introduction to
Caring for bronchiolitic infants needing continuous positive airway pressure
This article summarises the signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis, the advantages of continuou
Signs, symptoms and management of bacterial meningitis
This article describes the common causes of bacterial meningitis, signs and symptoms, and ma
Managing the emotional aspects of end of life care for children and young people
Caring for a child at the end of life stage is one of the greatest challenges a nurse can en
Techniques to use when consulting families about child health services
Government policy proposed by Lord Darzi (2009) and others has highlighted the importance of
Cardiovascular assessment in children: assessing pulse and blood pressure
Cardiovascular assessment is an important nursing skill in the assessment and management of
Clinical features and management of atopic eczema in children
This article describes atopy and the clinical features of the different types of eczema.
Body image in adolescents: insights and implications
This article explores some of the key processes associated with the development of a normal
Traditional, alternative and innovative approaches to health promotion for children and young people
Traditional, alternative and innovative approaches to health promotion for children and young people
This article considers the health promotion role of children’s nurses and its relevance to c
Intestinal failure and long-term parenteral nutrition in children
Infants and children with intestinal failure such as that seen in short bowel syndrome will
Improving medicine taking in epilepsy
Many factors influence medicine taking in children and young people with epilepsy.
Case study research with children and their families
Because the care of children and their families requires an intimate knowledge of their worl
Early detection and prompt management of metabolic crisis are crucial to favourable outcomes
Cultural safety is one approach to integrating cultural components into nursing care.
Nurses who work with children and young people need to have a basic knowledge of the symptoms
Knowing how the body reacts to the presence of pathogens allows healthcare professionals to m
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are an essential tool in paediatric intensive care, providing
Nursing continues to extend its practice base as the acuity of children in general wards ofte
