Pediatric Nursing Procedures (Paperback)  | Released: 2015

• The book includes set pediatric nursing procedures recommended by Indian Nursing Council.• Learner-friendly book divided into two sections, the first section discusses basic nursing procedures and second section is on advanced nursing procedures.• Each procedure is covered under subheadings, such as introduction, definition, purpose, methods, articles required and steps of procedures.• Explanation and special point to remember added at relevant places for easy learning.• This book shall be useful for all beginners in pediatric nursing, nurse midwife, BSc nurse and postgraduate nurses. About the AuthorRaman Kalia MSc (N)Table of Contents: SECTION 1 BASIC NURSING PROCEDURES 1. Physical Assessment 3 2. Measurement of Weight, Length and Height 7 3. Recording Vital Signs 10 4. Collection of Specimen 15 5. Restraints 19 6. Baby Bath 22 7. Ryle’s Tube Insertion/Feeding and Removal 25 8. Spoon and Katori Feeding 30 9. Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy Feeding 32 10. Oral Medication 34 11. Intravenous Infusion 36 12. Intravenous Injection 40 13. Intramuscular Injection 43 14. Steam Inhalation 46 15. Endotracheal Suctioning 48 16. Oxygen Therapy 51 17. Nebulization 60 18. Urinary Catheterization 62 19. Enema 64 20. Care of Baby Under Phototherapy 68 21. Care of Ostomy and Colostomy 71 22. Bowel Wash 74 23. Handwashing 76 24. Management of Breastfeeding 77viii Pediatric Nursing Procedures SECTION 2 ADVANCED NURSING PROCEDURES 25. Newborn Assessment 81 26. Care of Child in Incubator 85 27. Care of Baby in Radiant Warmer 88 28. Total Parenteral Nutrition 89 29. Gastric Lavage 91 30. Tracheostomy Care 93 31. Chest Tube Insertion 96 32. Electrocardiogram (ECG) 98 33. Blood Transfusion Therapy 100 34. Lumbar Puncture 103 35. Neonatal Advanced Life Support 106 36. Care of Baby on Ventilator 114 37. Drug Dose Calculations 118 38. Chest Physiotherapy 119 39. Nursing Care of Baby with HIV Positive Mother 124 Appendix-1: Common Drugs used in Pediatrics 126 Appendix-2: Immunization Schedule 151 Appendix-3: Normal Values Tables 152