Pediatric & Neonatal Books

Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation (Neonatal Resuscitation: Textbook)

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Passed NRP with flying colors! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I'm a computer person moreso than a booky.......
So using the DVD that comes with the book was VERY helpful.. It has the exact information the book offers and MORE!

bought it used 5 out of 5 stars.
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even though i bought it used, the condition of the book is wonderfully new. i was also glad to have received the book on time( indicated during purchase). i would gladly deal with the seller again.
faru, chicago

Excellent Material...a must have 5 out of 5 stars.
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Helped me a lot in my neonatal resuscitation licensure. The CD was a good source by itself.

Easy to READ, easy to understand! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Make sure you get this book, its the most updated and is very user friendly!

Good study tool 5 out of 5 stars.
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I used this book to study for NRP, and reading through it and doing the tests definitely prepared me for the class. Others I know used the disc to study and liked it as well. It's nice that there are 2 different types of study tools for people since not everyone learns the same way.

Editorial Review:

The new fifth edition provides students with a complete self-study program, including case scenarios for each major resuscitation technique; Medication Performance Checklist; required megacode; review modules, and more. Also, included with the text is the new interactive DVD, which includes video of actual resuscitations, laryngoscopic camera footage, interactive scenarios, plus 3-D demonstrations and other visuals not found in the book.

Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies

Dana Wechsler Linden, Emma Trenti Paroli, Mia Wechsler Doron M.D.

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Total reviews: 53 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Preemies is the only resource of its kind -- a comprehensive "Dr. Spock"-like reference that is both reassuring and realistic, delivering up-to-the-minute information on medical care in a warm, caring, and engaging voice. Authors Dana Wechsler Linden and Emma Trenti Paroli are parents who have "been there." Together with neonatologist Mia Wechsler Doron, they answer the dozens of questions that parents will have at every stage -- from high-risk pregnancy through preemie's hospitalization, to homecoming and the preschool years -- imparting a vast, detailed store of knowledge in clear language that all readers can understand.

Preemies covers topics related to premature birth,including:

What are your risk factors for having a premature baby?

Can you do something to delay early labor?

What do doctors know about you baby's outlook during her first minutes and days of life?

How will your preemie's progress be monitored?

Can you breastfeed your preemie?

How do you cope with a long hospitalization?

What should you know if your baby needs surgery?

Are there special preparations for you baby's homecoming?

What kind of stimulation during the first year gives your baby the best chance?

Will your preemie grow up healthy? Normal?

Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing

Gloria Leifer

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Part of the popular LPN Threads series, this leading text provides a solid foundation in obstetrics and pediatric nursing. Its concise, logical organization by developmental stages, discussion of disorders by body system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness, and a focus on health promotion and on the family make it a complete guide to caring for maternity and pediatric patients.

• Focuses on family-centered care, health promotion and illness prevention, women's health issues, and growth and development of the child and parent.
• Covers a wide range of maternal and pediatric care with 35 skills and provides expected outcomes, interventions, and rationales for nursing care 30 nursing care plans.
• Critical Thinking Questions at the end of each Nursing Care Plan challenge students to evaluate and apply the plan of care to specific clinical situations.
• Nursing Tips throughout the text provide pertinent information applicable in the clinical setting.
• Pictorial story of a vaginal birth includes photos through delivery.
• Cultural considerations as they relate to pregnancy and delivery, maternal/infant, and pediatric care in detailed tables help nurses develop cultural sensitivity when caring for diverse patient populations.
• Cultural Assessment Data Collection Tool checklist assists the nurse in developing an individualized plan of care.

• Health Promotion Considerations boxes focus on prenatal wellness, health during pregnancy, postnatal health, and more.
• Companion CD-ROM, bound with the book, includes videos of both a normal delivery and a cesarian birth, 70 neonatal and pediatric assessment video clips, 3-D animations, audio glossary, and Patient Teaching Plans in Spanish and English.
• Discusses CPR specifically for the pregnant patient.
• MyPyramid illustrates the 2005 revised nutrition guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• Provides discussions of changes in clinical care recommendations, including use of Ipecac® for poisoning, vaginal birth after caesarian, and pain relief in newborns.
• Includes the latest content on infectious diseases acquired during pregnancy, sexual abuse, assault, rape in the pediatric population, and the adolescent as a parent.
• Includes an appendix of JCAHO Lists of Dangerous Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols.

Olds' Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan (8th Edition) (MyNursingLab Series)

Michele R. Davidson, Marcia L. London, Patricia A. Ladewig

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Olds' lacking index 2 out of 5 stars.
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While this text is a core for many parent-child health nursing courses and does have some great information, it's greatest drawback is the index. Yes, the index. The index is poorly designed such that students often cannot find the particular subject matter they are searching for. Although this appears to be a minor concern, after wasted hours at failed attempts to locate many different items, this issue is both frustrating and a drain on nursing students' precious resource - time.

Editorial Review:

Nurses working with childbearing families face a variety new challenges, including shortened lengths of hospital stay, the trend toward greater use of community-based and home care, and downsizing and mergers of health-care systems. This book is not only important reading for maternity nurses, but also can be used as an invaluable reference tool.

The Eighth Edition of this popular book not only continues to emphasize the central role played by maternity nurses working with today's childbearing families, but also includes a global perspective, covering culture as a factor in relating to the woman's childbirth experience. It also includes a comprehensive, accessible segment on women's health issues.

For nurses in the fields of women's health, maternity, and newborn care

Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents

Randall Neustaedter

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

The number of children taking prescription drugs for every type of ailment has reached epidemic proportions. Child Health Guide offers sensible alternatives to this disturbing trend, providing the information parents need to make informed decisions about natural healing for their children and the integration of natural treatments into their children's medical care. The book covers the prenatal period through infancy, toddlerhood, and into middle childhood, with emphasis on extended breastfeeding, co-sleeping, a natural foods diet, avoidance of toxic chemicals, limited use of vaccines, and treatment of health problems with homeopathic medicines and herbs. Child Health Guide respects parents' choices while providing persuasive arguments for building a healthy immune system by avoiding conventional drugs and stressing natural methods. Using an educational and informative tone, the book discusses preventive medicine, the causes of poor health in children, and common foods and chemical exposures that can contribute to chronic illness. It also provides nutritional interventions that strengthen immunity and promote healing.

Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

AACN, AWHONN, NANN

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

The new edition of this powerful review tool helps readers to assess and build their knowledge of the information covered in AWHONN, AACN, & NANN: Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 3e. The review book is also authored by AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses), AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses), and NANN (National Association of Neonatal Nurses) and is a companion to the Core Curriculum. The Core Review includes 600 multiple-choice study questions to challenge readers' mastery of all the essential knowledge in the field. Written under the authority of the American Association for Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and reviewed by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), it is an ideal study tool to facilitate preparation for neonatal critical-care nursing certification.

• Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses; and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
• Based on the Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 3e
• Answers are provided for each question, accompanied by rationales and references, to assist readers in building their knowledge
• Questions mirror the certification exam content, multiple-choice question format, and content distribution, giving readers realistic practice for the exam
• Content on special needs patients
• Heavily illustrated to assist with learning

• New content questions for the following new chapters in the Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 3e:
• Fluid and Electrolyte Management
• Glucose Management
• Lab and Diagnostic Test Management Interpretation
• Family Centered Care
• Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant

Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

Marilyn Hockenberry

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

From its superior illustrations and striking full-color design to its abundant special features, it's easy to see why it's been the #1 pediatric nursing text for over 20 years. It provides readers with the essential information they need to deliver safe and accurate care. Divided into two logical parts, the first half of the book focuses on child development and health promotion by age group and lays the foundation for the second half of the book which addresses specific health problems organized by body systems.

• Text focuses on the family throughout by emphasizing the role and influence of the family in health and illness
  
• Utilizes the nursing process format to present nursing care for major diseases and disorders.
  
• Guidelines boxes throughout the text provide step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures
  
• Emergency Treatment boxes provide quick reference in critical situations
  
• Nursing Care Plans incorporate patient- and family-centered goals and include rationales for nursing interventions
  
• Family Home Care boxes highlight important information to better prepare families to cope with their child¡¦s care in special situations
  
• Disorder sections provide detailed presentations of pathophysiology
  
• Community Focus boxes emphasize community issues and provide additional resources for guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting
  
• Cultural Awareness boxes highlight ways in which variations in beliefs and practices affect child care
  
• Atraumatic Care boxes provide guidance for administering nursing care with minimal pain or stress to the child, family, and nurse
  
• Evidence-Based Practice boxes throughout the text focus students¡¦ attention on application of both research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care
  
• Nursing Alerts and Nursing Tips are highlighted throughout the text to provide the reader with either critical information (Alerts) or helpful hints (Tips)
  
• CD companion features critical thinking questions, case studies, nursing care plans, assessment tools, new NCLEX"¥ examination-style review questions, and skills

• Critical Thinking Exercises encourage self-evaluation about clinical judgements
  
• Ethical Case Studies provide realistic learning experiences
  
• The most current information on immunizations to keep readers up-to-date
  
• Appendix with Spanish-English translations includes words and phrases commonly used in nurse-parent interactions
  
• A chapter on Chronic Illness, Disability, and End-of-Life Care provides the necessary content for quality nursing care at the end of life

So That's What They're For!: The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide 3rd edition

Janet Tamaro

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Total reviews: 52 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

GREAT Breastfeeding book!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is awesome for any parent (men included) trying to decide whether or not to breastfeed their baby! Very educational, but interesting and funny at the same time. Even if you think you know all you need to know about breastfeeding, read this book!!

The BEST book on breastfeeding EVER! 5 out of 5 stars.
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GET THIS BOOK. Know someone who is pregnant and planning on nursing? This is the perfect book. Pregnant yourself? BUY THIS BOOK. I laughed the entire time, read it cover to cover repeatedly and it very quickly became my bible. Don't wait. Get it now.

If you only buy one breastfeeding book... 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is the one you should buy.

I recommend this book to all pregnant women who are trying to decide how to feed their babies. It gives you the facts, uses easy to understand language (super important when the reader is trying to deal with pregnancy horomones or sleep deprivation, and most importantly, will make you laugh out loud)

Not to know other breastfeeding books but a lot of them seem almost, well hippieish (no offense, hippies) but this book was written by someone that seemed a lot like me. Working mom, educated, but still didn't know a lot about breastfeeding until she really looked into it. This book will teach you so much about why breastmilk is better than artificial baby milk and give you plenty of ammunition for mothers-in-law, friends or complete strangers that question your decision (the comebacks page is the funniest part of the whole book)

I really can not recommend this book enough, although I try to since everyone I know that's pregnant is either given a copy or if I don't know them that well at least told about the book and sent a link to here so they can buy it.

Editorial Review:

From bestselling author Janet Tamaro comes the third edition of So That's What They're For! For years, moms have relied on this staple book-now infused with new sections, including breastfeeding multiples and monitoring nutrition, and featuring completely revised and updated resource materials. Reflecting the latest in breastfeeding research, and packed with humorous anecdotes, this book proves (again) that breastfeeding advice does not have to be boring!

Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children (Wongs Nursing Care of Infants and Children)

Marilyn J. Hockenberry, David Wilson

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Long relied on as the industry's most comprehensive, authoritative source for information on the care of pediatric patients, this respected text presents a wealth of nursing knowledge in vividly illustrated, easy-to-read chapters. Current, evidence-based practice is reflected throughout, from its emphasis on wellness to its use of the nursing process and nursing care plans. Now even more user-friendly and inviting, the updated, full-color layout and improved readability guide readers every step of the way. No other book on the subject offers more expert, practical, relevant coverage than Wong's Nursing Care of Infants & Children, 8th Edition.

• A focus on the family throughout emphasizes the role and influence of the family in health and illness.
• Disorder sections provide a detailed presentation of pathophysiology to foster a clear understanding of the impact of disease on normal physiologic functions.
• Content provides a holistic view of the child and family by integrating aspects of wellness and health such as play, safety, language, self-esteem, nutrition, dental health, sleep, exercise, and sexuality into the appropriate age chapters.
• Nursing care plans incorporate patient- and family-centered goals, include rationales for nursing interventions, and contain NIC and NOC outcomes and interventions where appropriate.
• Helpful boxes throughout the text draw the reader's attention to relevant topics:
• Guidelines boxes provide step-by-step instructions on performing specific skills and procedures.
• Unique Emergency Treatment boxes serve as quick reference for critical situations.
• Community Focus boxes provide additional resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting.
• Unique Cultural Awareness boxes highlight ways in which variations in beliefs and practices affect child care.
• Unique Atraumatic Care boxes provide guidance for administering nursing care with minimal pain or stress to the child, family, and nurse.
• Unique Family Home Care boxes highlight important information to better prepare families to cope with their child's care in special situations.
• Unique critical thinking exercises challenge readers to make clinical judgments and apply knowledge to specific situations using their analytical skills.
• Nursing Alerts and Nursing Tips are highlighted throughout the text to provide critical information or helpful hints.
• Unique resources including phone numbers, fax numbers, and Internet sites are provided for students, children, and families.
• CD-ROM packaged with the book features NCLEX® review questions, pediatric assessment video clips, animations, critical thinking questions, case studies, assessment tools, and more!

• Unique Evidence-Based Practice boxes draw attention to application of both research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care.
• Unique Ethics Case Studies reflect the complex patient care situations nurses face in clinical practice and illustrate considerations for proper care delivery.
• A new chapter on pain assessment and management in children draws together a wealth of information into one chapter for comprehensive coverage and easy reference.
• Streamlined nursing process information is presented in boxes to help readers easily locate information on major diseases and conditions.
• Updated immunization information reflects current practice.
• A new appendix of Spanish translations contains words and phrases commonly used in nurse-parent interactions.

Neonatology : Management, Procedures, On-Call Problems, Diseases, Drugs (LANGE Clinical Science)

Tricia Lacy Gomella, M. Douglas Cunningham

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A must-have for nights on-call in the NICU! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book, particularly the new 5th edition (released in August, 2003) is a must-have for on-call nights in the NICU. Although not as complete in terms of information as a full textbook, this book contains a blurb on nearly every topic one might encounter in the NICU. It is also surprisingly up to date for a textbook, containing the latest standards of care on controversial topics such as PPHN, use of ECMO and BPD, plus lots of other conditions.

This is no longer a spiral-bound book, which has positives and negatives. On the positive side, it's probably more durable long-term - no more ripping of pages and holes out of the spiral. On the negative side, it's harder to keep your page open without bending the spine out of shape.

This is by far the best on-call reference manual for neonatology. It's highly recommended by everyone I speak with, from staff to fellows to residents. I would recommend it as well!

Editorial Review:

Practical and easily accessible manual on the basic and advanced management of the neonate. Covers procedures, disorders, and neonatal pharmacology in a logical outline approach that highlights the essentials of each procedure. The popular On Call Problems section presents over 30 common and serious patient problems. The Fifth Edition has been extensively revised and updated with new strategies for management of specific newborn respiratory diseases, updated information on the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, and updated drug information.