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Handle questions about pediatric care with confident accuracy: Telephone Triage Protocols for Pediatrics is the quick-access guide to providing fast, efficient phone assessments and accurate care recommendations.This comprehensive, on-the-spot resource lists a broad range of symptoms alphabetically. A flow chart format provides the crucial Yes or No questions to ask, with each answer moving quickly to optimal recommendations or instructions. A vital resource for all nurses, this is irreplaceable to those in pediatric or family practice.Tap into top-level guidance for fast, efficient assessments …Step-by-step guidance for making accurate assessments —170 proven protocols addressing a wide range of symptoms, disorders, and medical emergencies, for newborn to age 18Sorts life-threatening problems from those not requiring physician or emergency care—callers are directed to make an appointment, seek emergency care, or follow home care instructionsIncreases consistency of advice and documentationSupports nurses of all knowledge and experience levelsColor tabs for each section enable quick accessSymptoms alpha-organized and grouped by level of urgency, addressing injuries, trauma, pain, swelling, and other symptoms for:Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, mouth, back, neck, arm, and legBody system problems – chest/cardiovascular, respiratory GI, genital/obstetrics and gynecological problems, urination, and skin problemsChronic and infectious diseasesBehavioral problemsInfant-specific problemsSections under every symptom include:Key Questions to ask the callerOther Protocols to ConsiderReminders – for proper documentationAssessment – symptoms and conditions that determine urgencyAction column – Following Yes or No answers to assessment questions, with emergency actions appearing firstImmediate actions – proven protocols and/or referrals to emergency, physician, or at-home careHome Care Instructions – before emergency care, before appointment, or at-home careEmergency Instructions – in-the-moment first aidReport the Following Problems – what caller should tell their physician or emergency departmentSeek Emergency Care Immediately – if certain symptoms occurMust-have resource for medical offices, clinics, schools, emergency departments, urgent care centers, home health agencies, and managed healthcare providersAbout The AuthorsJulie Briggs, RN, BSN, MHA, is Director of the Emergency Department at Good Samaritan Community Healthcare in Puyallup, Washington.Mikki Meadows-Oliver, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, is an Associate Professor at the Yale University School of Nursing in Orange, Connecticut.

Whether youre a nursing student on your clinical rotation or a practicing nurse needing a refresher, this book has you covered. It simplifies complex topics through clear writing, expert insights, and easy-to-digest formatting.

Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!The ultimate guide for nurses and students seeking to deepen their knowledge and confidence in maternity and pediatric nursing. Packed with practical tools and inclusive language, this first edition is ideal for nurses of all levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals—looking for a resource they can rely on.  Whether you're a nursing student on your clinical rotation or a practicing nurse needing a refresher, this book has you covered. It simplifies complex topics through clear writing, expert insights, and easy-to-digest formatting.Provides comprehensive coverage, including: Maternity Care: Family planning, conception, prenatal care, labor and birth, postpartum assessments, care for the neonate, and potential complications. Pediatric Nursing: Developmental care for infants to adolescents and commonly encountered pediatric conditions related to cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems. Features you'll love:Memory Joggers – Handy tips to help you retain critical knowledge. Advice from the Experts – Insights and real-world practices from skilled nurses. It’s All Relative – Essential topics for educating patients and their families. Growing Pains – Comprehensive guidance on age-specific stages, expectations, and challenges. Quick Quizzes – Test your understanding at the end of each chapter. Written by a team of dedicated nurse experts, this text is crafted to help you deliver exceptional, culturally sensitive, and family-centered care. Elevate your nursing expertise today with Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!

Focusing on common pediatric conditions seen in primary care settings, this text provides novice, expert, and student nurse practitioners with increased knowledge on the most up to date recommendations about common childhood diseases and conditions. Health promotion and maintenance, child development, and family-centered care are consistently featured in each chapter, emphasizing the need to holistically care for a child based on their specific background and condition. Growth and developmental concepts are grounded in evidence-based research to help practitioners appreciate the physiologic and cognitive differences in children along with diverse community and cultural aspects of care.User-friendly information is consistently organized in outline/bulleted format to facilitate speedy access to vital knowledge. Organized by body system, each chapter provides the reader with useful information such as the etiology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, physical findings, diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and complications, and family education. Case scenarios explore each topic further and include questions and answers that help the clinician choose the best intervention for the patient and their family.Key Features:Delivers comprehensive, evidence-based practice pediatric guidelines for experienced and novice cliniciansStresses the importance of the nurse’s role in pediatric health promotionWritten in outline/bulleted format for speedy access to key informationContains abundant case studies and related Q&As to determine the best interventionIncludes a full-color image bank of dermatological conditions

Publisher's Note:Get essential pediatric nursing guidance and vital information in your pocket, with the freshly updated Pediatric Facts Made Incredibly Quick! ® , 3rd Edition .Like having a friendly, experienced coworker at your side, this enjoyable, colorfully illustrated guide clarifies vital pediatric nursing skills and concepts, with easy-to-remember how-to’s on pediatric vital signs, pain assessments, meds administration, and more. Whether you’re a nursing student or a nurse who is new to pediatrics, this must-have quick-reference delivers on-the-spot knowledge and confidence needed to provide safe, effective care . Get the know-how you need to succeed, with this colorful in-your-pocket guide, featuring:· NEW and updated content on crucial pediatric nursing skillsSpiral-bound format that easily fits in your pocket for at-a-glance answers or as an on-the-unit shelf referenceLaminated, wipe-clean pages that are perfect for notetakingDozens of color photos, drawings, and diagrams that demonstrate the concise, easy-to-remember textClear directions and helpful tables delineating vital technical information, including: Lab Values – Chemistry tests, complete blood count, antibiotic levels, urine, acid-base disordersMeds / IV Therapy – Immunization schedules, calculations, conversions, BSA, administration methods and sites, fluid needs, IV solutions, blood compatibility, insulinIV solutions – Infusion therapy and ratesColor-coded tabs that provide quick access to a broad range of techniques, data, and information on areas such as:Growth and Patterns of Development – Theories of development; expected growth rates; height and weight tables; stages of development – language, play, psychosocial, moral, intuitive; sexual maturity; preparation for hospitalization and surgeryAssessment – Health history; length and head circumference; physical exams; abuse assessments; burns; mental health; vital signs – normal heart rates; assessment of body systems – eyes and ears, respiratory, cardiovascular, GI, urinary, nervous, musculoskeletal, hematological, immune, and endocrineEmergency measures – CPR, choking, ACLS algorithmsSkills – Med administration, IVs, precautions, tracheostomy careTeaching – SIDS, choking, toileting, burns, poison, drowning, falls, vehicle safetyResources – Conversion, nutrition, sleep, cultural concernsImportant on-the-job and classroom resources – includes an English-to-Spanish guide for translations of basic terms“Nurse Joy” and “Jake” provide expert insights and encouragement on assessments and interventions Clinical Editor Mikki Meadows-Oliver, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.

Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2025!Create a strong foundation in pediatric nursing care — and gain empowering skills and confidence — with the fully updated Pediatric Nursing made Incredibly Easy!®, 3rd Edition.This fully illustrated, enjoyable guide offers easy-to-remember ways to strengthen your understanding and retention of common pediatric conditions at every level of child development. An irreplaceable on-the-job reference for all new nurses, this go-to resource supports class materials, is the ideal study partner for NCLEX®, HESI or CPN exam preparation, and is an excellent refresher for experienced nurses.  Absorb expert knowledge and real-life guidance on pediatric nursing care:NEW and updated content in concise, bulleted format for easy quick-reference End-of-book learning support – the “Practice Makes Perfect” practice test that mimics NCLEX® style and content Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations that outline core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions and clinical guidance on topics such as:The role of the pediatric nurse, family-centered care, and pediatric care standards Pediatric pain assessment and management Meeting the needs of the hospitalized and special needs child Developmental aspects of pediatric care – factors that influence growth and development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence Common pediatric conditions affecting different body systems, including problems in the neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and metabolic, hematologic and immunologic, and dermatologic systems Infectious diseases and immunizations Special chapter features include:Just the facts – a quick summary of content at the start of each chapter “Nurse Joy and Jake” – expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders and offer reassurance Cultured pearls – insights on unique cultural aspects of care, by cultural group Memory joggers – memory aids that help you grasp and retain difficult concepts Growing pains – descriptions, expectations and risks for each developmental stage It’s all relative – teaching tips and checklists for family education Advice from experts – helpful tips and insights from experienced pediatric nurses Education edge – teaching tips and checklists for patient education Quick quiz – multiple-choice, end-of-chapter questions written in NCLEX® format, followed by answers and rationales   About the Clinical EditorMikki Meadows-Oliver, PhD, MPH, PNP-BC, RN, is an Assistant Professor at the Yale University School of Nursing and holds a joint clinical appointment at the Pediatric Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut.

Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!The ultimate guide for nurses and students seeking to deepen their knowledge and confidence in maternity and pediatric nursing. Packed with practical tools and inclusive language, this first edition is ideal for nurses of all levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals—looking for a resource they can rely on. Whether you''re a nursing student on your clinical rotation or a practicing nurse needing a refresher, this book has you covered. It simplifies complex topics through clear writing, expert insights, and easy-to-digest formatting.Provides comprehensive coverage, including:Maternity Care: Family planning, conception, prenatal care, labor and birth, postpartum assessments, care for the neonate, and potential complications.Pediatric Nursing: Developmental care for infants to adolescents and commonly encountered pediatric conditions related to cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.Features you''ll love:Memory Joggers – Handy tips to help you retain critical knowledge.Advice from the Experts – Insights and real-world practices from skilled nurses.It’s All Relative – Essential topics for educating patients and their families.Growing Pains – Comprehensive guidance on age-specific stages, expectations, and challenges.Quick Quizzes – Test your understanding at the end of each chapter.Written by a team of dedicated nurse experts, this text is crafted to help you deliver exceptional, culturally sensitive, and family-centered care. Elevate your nursing expertise today with Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!