Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Children

Assessment and monitoring are fundamental aspects of the care of
the acutely ill child, especially in high dependency areas and
critical care units. Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Children
is a practical, introductory guide which provides detailed
information on assessment and monitoring techniques, including
physical assessment, physiological monitoring and an appraisal of
additional assessment tools to enable practitioners to develop
effective skills.

The book adopts a physical systems approach, discusses
assessment strategies and tools (starting with the least invasive
and moving to the more complex) and examines how to analyse and
apply the information to provide ongoing care. Each chapter
explores physical assessment and examination whilst maintaining the
focus on the child and the family.

Clinical Assessment and Monitoring in Children assumes no prior
knowledge, and provides the knowledge and skills needed to underpin
decision-making and provide effective evidence-based care. This is
an invaluable resource for all health care practitioners involved
in caring for children.

Key Features:

* Explores assessment and monitoring of children from 0
- 16 years

* Draws upon National Service Frameworks and clinical
practice guidelines

* Adopts a system by system approach

* Provides knowledge and skills needed to underpin
decision-making and provide effective evidence-based care

* Includes hints on trouble-shooting and gaining the child
and family's co-operation

* Includes case studies and suggested further reading