{"title":"Guidance launched to reduce the number of unintentional injuries.","authors":"Sophie Blakemore","doi":"10.7748/paed.23.1.7.s9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/paed.23.1.7.s9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79363,"journal":{"name":"Paediatric nursing","volume":"23 1","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"29798549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paediatric nursingPub Date : 2011-02-01DOI: 10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.14.c8312
Kevin McFarlane
{"title":"An overview of diabetic ketoacidosis in children.","authors":"Kevin McFarlane","doi":"10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.14.c8312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.14.c8312","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Identifying the causation and development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) helps in understanding the signs, symptoms, care and complications of cerebral oedema. Its management requires skilled nursing and involves fluid therapy, intravenous insulin, correction of potassium imbalance and strict vigilance for potentially lethal complications. This article describes the pathophysiology of DKA, identifies its causes, and discusses management and prevention strategies. While the prognosis for DKA is good, it is associated with cerebral oedema, a potentially devastating complication, and this will also be discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":79363,"journal":{"name":"Paediatric nursing","volume":"23 1","pages":"14-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.14.c8312","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"29798550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paediatric nursingPub Date : 2011-02-01DOI: 10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.24.c8314
Candan Oztürk, Hatice Yildirim Sari, Murat Bektas, Ayfer Elcigil
{"title":"Health screening: a survey of children's growth and development in Turkey.","authors":"Candan Oztürk, Hatice Yildirim Sari, Murat Bektas, Ayfer Elcigil","doi":"10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.24.c8314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.24.c8314","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine the status of children's growth and development, visual acuity and blood pressure at four to six years of age.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This descriptive study included 447 children enrolled in kindergartens in Turkey. Height, weight, developmental level, visual acuity and blood pressure of each child were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most children were in the normal ranges for height and weight. Application of the Denver II Developmental Test revealed no children in the abnormal category. The authors identified 66 children (14.8 per cent) with visual acuity problems. Five children (1.1 per cent) had systolic blood pressures above the recommended value for their age.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A preschool screening programme is needed when children begin education, either kindergarten or primary school.</p>","PeriodicalId":79363,"journal":{"name":"Paediatric nursing","volume":"23 1","pages":"24-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.24.c8314","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"29798555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paediatric nursingPub Date : 2011-02-01DOI: 10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.30.c8315
Penny McDougall
{"title":"Caring for bronchiolitic infants needing continuous positive airway pressure.","authors":"Penny McDougall","doi":"10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.30.c8315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.30.c8315","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article summarises the signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis, the advantages of continuous positive airway pressure and outlines the skills nurses need to use it. Early warning signs and deterioration are discussed and the importance of monitoring is looked at.</p>","PeriodicalId":79363,"journal":{"name":"Paediatric nursing","volume":"23 1","pages":"30-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.7748/paed2011.02.23.1.30.c8315","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"29798556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paediatric nursingPub Date : 2010-12-01DOI: 10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.20.c8133
Simone Moorey
{"title":"Unplanned hospital admission: supporting children, young people and their families.","authors":"Simone Moorey","doi":"10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.20.c8133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.20.c8133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article discusses issues relating to unplanned hospital admission which can be particularly distressing for children, families and carers. Good initial assessment can establish appropriate support from children's nurses throughout the hospital stay. Ongoing mutual understanding and clear explanations are essential, and prompt, effective pain management reduces stress. The article highlights that family-centred care, with as much family or carer involvement as possible, leads to the best outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":79363,"journal":{"name":"Paediatric nursing","volume":"22 10","pages":"20-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.20.c8133","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"29649344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paediatric nursingPub Date : 2010-12-01DOI: 10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.14.c8132
Vineeta Gupta, Clare Woodman
{"title":"Managing stress in a palliative care team.","authors":"Vineeta Gupta, Clare Woodman","doi":"10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.14.c8132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.14.c8132","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article describes a strategy to reduce the high levels of stress experienced by community nurses in a children's palliative care team. The development, use and effectiveness of a problem-solving team intervention are illustrated by direct quotations from the nurses themselves.</p>","PeriodicalId":79363,"journal":{"name":"Paediatric nursing","volume":"22 10","pages":"14-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.14.c8132","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"29649343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Specialist services in line for cuts.","authors":"Christine Walker","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79363,"journal":{"name":"Paediatric nursing","volume":"22 10","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"29649338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Opportunities in heart surgery networks.","authors":"Fiona Smith","doi":"10.7748/paed.22.10.6.s9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/paed.22.10.6.s9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79363,"journal":{"name":"Paediatric nursing","volume":"22 10","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"29649339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paediatric nursingPub Date : 2010-12-01DOI: 10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.25.c8134
Valerie Wilson
{"title":"Students' experiences of managing type 1 diabetes.","authors":"Valerie Wilson","doi":"10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.25.c8134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.25.c8134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the experiences of young people managing their type 1 diabetes at college or university.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A convenience sample of 23 students, aged 17-19 years, with type 1 diabetes participated in semi-structured telephone interviews.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Thematic data analysis identified four main themes: balancing diabetes and further education; adverse diabetes management strategies at college or university; reduced quality of life with regard to participation in social events; and problematic transition from paediatric to adult diabetes clinics.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Young people often face difficulties in their diabetes self-management at college or university because of psychosocial issues, and may experience barriers when changing from paediatric to adult diabetes clinics.</p>","PeriodicalId":79363,"journal":{"name":"Paediatric nursing","volume":"22 10","pages":"25-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.7748/paed2010.12.22.10.25.c8134","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"29649345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}