Managing Pain in Children

The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children and Young People's Nursing Practices, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide designed to support nurses in delivering safe, effective, and family-centered care for children and adolescents. Covering everything from fundamental procedures to advanced care in high-dependency and intensive care settings, this manual combines practical guidance, clinical theory, and professional insights to develop competence, confidence, and clinical judgment in both students and experienced practitioners.

Key Features:

• Evidence-based guidance for over 300 clinical procedures.
• Full-color photographs and illustrations to support learning and practice.
• Addresses care needs across the pediatric age spectrum, from neonates to adolescents.
• Includes updated content on mental health, complementary therapies, learning difficulties, and the deteriorating child.
• Expanded coverage of diabetes care, insulin administration, glucocorticoid treatment, surgical diathermy, non-invasive ventilation, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Highlights interdisciplinary care and the unique challenges of pediatric nursing.
• Integrates health research, evidence-based practice, and developmental considerations.
• Complements The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures, providing continuity for nurses working in both adult and pediatric settings.
• Serves as an essential resource for students, newly registered nurses, and experienced practitioners seeking to enhance pediatric nursing skills.