The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children and Young People's Nursing Practices

The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children Manual of Pediatric Nursing Practice is an authoritative, evidence-based guide to clinical skills in child and adolescent nursing. It equips students, newly qualified nurses, and experienced practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, effective, and family-centered care. Covering the full spectrum of pediatric nursing—from fundamental daily care to advanced interventions in high-dependency and intensive care settings—this manual integrates theoretical foundations with practical guidance to support clinical decision-making and skill development. The second edition expands its coverage to include mental health, complementary therapies, learning difficulties, pediatric deterioration, diabetes management, non-invasive ventilation, and surgical care, among other key topics.

Key Features:

• Evidence-based guidelines for over 300 pediatric clinical procedures.
• Extensive full-color photographs and illustrations demonstrating techniques.
• Focus on the unique needs of newborns, children, and adolescents within an interdisciplinary care framework.
• Updated content on research-informed practice, developmental stages, complex care needs, admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• 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, registered nurses, and healthcare professionals aiming to deliver clinically effective, evidence-based, family-centered pediatric care.