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Contemporary aspects of infant feeding
Early dietary influences, even before birth, can have an effect on growth, which in turn has
Observing the sick child: Part 2b Respiratory palpation
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Observing the sick child: Part 2a Respiratory assessment
As the focus on evidence-based healthcare delivery gains momentum, nurses need to critically
Living with disability: Part 3 Communication and care
This is the final article in a series of three that have highlighted the complexities of car
Living with disability: Part 2
This second part of a series of three CPD articles examines the relationship between childre
Living with disability: part 1
This is the first of three articles which consider the holistic care required by children wi
Inequalities in children’s health
This article explores some of the differences between adult and child health services and ai
Privacy: what does it mean for children’s nurses?
Children and young people have a right to privacy and respect.
Tracheostomy management
Even though care of children with tracheostomies may differ between hospitals, there are bas
Safeguarding children
Nurses are well placed to identify behaviour or circumstances that might signify a child is
Family involvement: are we asking too much?
An exploration of what family-centred care means for the hospitalised child, families, child
Culture, ethnicity, race: what’s the difference?
An exploration of the challenges facing nurses to provide culturally appropriate care to the
A child with acute or end stage renal failure requiring haemodialysis has specific needs.
When the normal growth and development of a child fails it can cause major developmental and
This feature introduces you to theories of control and power and invites you to relate these
Croup is an upper respiratory tract infection and is a common cause of hospital admission for
This article describes the clinical and social effects of childhood nephrotic syndrome and re
The aim of this article is to update nurses on the properties of oxygen, how it should be pre
