Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

Unit I Modern Concepts of Child Care

Chapter 1: Concepts of Child Care

Chapter 2: Child Welfare

Chapter 3: Differences Between Children and Adults

Chapter 4: Care of Sick Child

Chapter 5: Preventive Pediatrics



Unit II The Healthy Child

Chapter 6: Growth and Development

Chapter 7: Needs of Normal Children



Unit III Nursing Care of A Neonate

Chapter 8: Care of A Normal Newborn

Chapter 9: Care of Low Birth Weight

Chapter 10: Common Neonatal Disorders

Chapter 11: Planning and Organization of Neonatal Unit



Unit IV Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness

Chapter 12: Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness



Unit V Nursing Management in Common Childhood Diseases

Chapter 13: Nutritional Deficiency Disorders

Chapter 14: Disorders of Respiratory System

Chapter 15: Disorders of Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 16: Disorders of Cardiovascular System

Chapter 17: Disorders of Hematological System

Chapter 18: Disorders of Genitourinary System

Chapter 19: Disorders of Neurological System

Chapter 20: Disorders of Endocrine System

Chapter 21: Disorders of Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 22: Disorders of Skin, Eyes and Ears

Chapter 23: Common Communicable Diseases

Chapter 24: Pediatric Emergencies

Chapter 25: HIV/AIDS in Children

Chapter 26: Management of Common Behavior Disorders

Chapter 27: Management of Common Psychiatric Problems

Chapter 28: Management of Challenged Children

Chapter 29: Welfare Services for Handicapped Children

Chapter 30: Child Health Nursing Procedures

Appendices

Appendix I: Sample Question Papers

Appendix II: Calculation of Fluid Requirement for Children

Appendix III: Formulas for Calculation of Various Tube Sizes

Index