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Clinical Guidelines in Neonatology by 
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Guidelines for Air and Ground Transport of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients by
Completely revised and updated, the new 4th edition includes must-have information and guidelines for health care professionals and hospital systems interested in developing transport systems and improving the transport care they deliver. Authored by leading experts in transport medicine, the editorial team is devoted to ensuring that appropriate evidence-based conclusions and recommendations are included, when available, for the clinical and administrative subjects presented. The 4th edition covers all aspects of air and ground transport - from team organization and training to equipment selection, quality improvement, safety, ethics and much more. Obtain the latest guidelines to insure quality of care and safety during transport with this leading-edge publication. Content highlights: All chapters thoroughly reviewed and updated by the leading authorities in transport medicine New chapter on telemedicine covering equipment and teleconferencing, telemedicine in other clinical settings, regulations and reimbursement, and more Expanded sections on driving performance improvement, risk management, and bioethics Updated Web resources Handy tools including sample position descriptions, sample transport medicine transfer agreement, policies and procedures, and more
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Guidelines for Nursing Excellence in the Care of Children, Youth, and Families by
This distinguished title, written by nationally recognized nursing experts in health care and pediatrics, delivers the most current evidence-based practice standards and their application. These guidelines, developed through systematic consensus-building led by the American Academy of Nursing's Child, Adolescent and Family Expert Panel, incorporates the wisdom of 17 professional nursing and health care organizations regarding the core elements of pediatric nursing excellence. This second edition contains substantial updates to all guidelines based on the most current research evidence and demonstrates how best to apply the guidelines to nursing practice. Disseminating the gold standard of care for infants, children, adolescents, and families, this text addresses access to health care, genetic assessment and counseling, culturally responsive care, care for children and youth with disabilities, and other timely topics. Each chapter breaks down a guideline into its definition, history, and implications for clinical, education, policy, and research in nursing practice. Culminating the chapters are case studies based around the analyzed guideline, illustrating how the guideline should be employed in nursing practice. Supplemental online files provide additional resources that readers can use to apply these guidelines to nursing practice. Guidelines for Nursing Excellence in the Care of Children, Youth, and Families is an invaluable resource for pediatric nurses, nursing students, nursing educators, nursing administrators, pediatric and family nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, nursing clinicians in public health, school nurses, and nurse researchers. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION: Significant updates to all 17 guidelines based on the latest research evidenceContributions by five new nursing and health care organizationsA new chapter organizational framework incorporating useful pedagogical elementsExamples of applications to education, research, policy, and clinical practiceIncludes online supplemental resources for qualified instructors KEY FEATURES: Provides current pediatric practice standards formatted and endorsed by 17 leading professional nursing and health care organizationsIncludes content applicable to advanced practice nurses, educators, researchers, and consultantsIncludes learning objectives, description of guidelines, applications to practice, exemplars, references, and websites for additional resources
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Guidelines for Perinatal Care by
The gold-standard guide from the AAP and ACOG -- newly updated and more valuable than ever! Significantly revised and updated, the new 8th edition of this bestselling manual provides the latest recommendations on quality care of pregnant women, their fetuses, and their newborn infants. Jointly developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), this unique resource addresses the full spectrum of perinatal medicine from both the obstetric and pediatric standpoints. New in the 8th editon: New section on suggested levels of maternal care from birth centers to Level IV institutions New sections on screening for preterm delivery risk added to chapter on antepartum care New topics covered include the timing of cord clamping, the need (or not) for bedrest, and updates in hypertension Guidance regarding postpartum contraception recommendations has been expanded New section on mosquito-borne illnesses (including Zika) New section on infections with high-risk infection control issues Updated recommendations on neonatal resuscitation, screening and management of hyperbilirubinemia, and neonatal drug withdrawal.
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Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, 2023 Edition by This link opens in a new window
Infant and Pediatric Feedings:Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities by 
Obstetric Evidence Based Guidelines by
This new edition of an acclaimed text reviews the evidence for best practice in obstetrics to present the reader with the right information, with appropriate use of proven interventions and avoidance of ineffectual or harmful ones. The information is presented in the right format by summarizing evidence succinctly and clearly in tables and algorithms. The aim is to inform the clinician, to reduce errors, and "to make it easy to do it right." The volume can be purchased separately or together with the companion volume on Maternal-Fetal Evidence Based Guidelines (set ISBN 9780367567033). The Series in Maternal-Fetal Medicine is published in conjunction with the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. From reviews of previous editions: Obstetric Evidence Based Guidelines is a text that will prove useful to residents and fellows as well as to practicing obstetric clinicians. Furthermore, it can be used as a source for the development of hospital policies for the management of these obstetric problems ... The major advantage of this text is that it provides guidelines for the management of commonly encountered obstetric issues in a single book. --JAMA This is a welcome addition to a physician's library. Its use of current studies and easy-to-read format allow for easy fact-checking and referencing. --Doody's Review Service
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Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines and Policies by
Keep current with the latest clinical practice guidelines and policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), covering more than 40 conditions plus every AAP policy statement, clinical report, and technical report though December 2021. KEY FEATURES New clinical practice guideline: Evaluation and Management of Well-Appearing Febrile Infants 8 to 60 Days Old New and revised AAP policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports Printed text and eBook access, including full text of all AAP clinical practice guidelines and full text of 2021 AAP policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports More than 600 policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports Quick Reference Tools, including coding tips, patient education handouts, and more Five-section organization for ease of use
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Trauma-Informed Care in the NICU by
Written for neonatal nurses and NICU clinicians, this innovative book provides evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice recommendations that have been proven to mitigate the trauma experience of the hospitalized infant-family dyad. Including updated, evidence-based, age-appropriate care core measure attributes and criteria, these in-depth guidelines transform the NICU culture of care for measurable and sustainable results. Featuring the latest scientific research to support and explain the best practice recommendations and clinician and parent resources, the text outlines implementation strategies to support the adoption of trauma-informed, age-appropriate care in the NICU. The text reflects a growing awareness of the impact of early life adversity on the developing human being in the NICU. Substantiated by the converging multidisciplinary research on the science of human development, the provision of trauma-informed care in the NICU reduces the strain on the hospitalized infant and family. With endorsements by respected transdisciplinary neonatal clinicians, this text provides guidelines that encompass the five core measures for age-appropriate care, including the healing environment, pain and stress, protected sleep, activities for daily living, and family collaborative care. The book also features downloadable sample competencies, algorithms, and parent teaching guides, along with additional e-learning modules for continuing nursing education. A self-assessment checklist, allowing the rating of current practice related to the core measures for age-appropriate care, adds to the book's utility. KEY FEATURES: Provides clinically relevant, evidence-based practice guidelines aimed at minimizing the trauma experience of the hospitalized neonate and familyPresents evidence-based updates to the five core measure sets for age-appropriate care in the NICUIntroduces proven implementation strategies to facilitate practice transformationOffers downloadable sample competencies, algorithms, parent teaching guides, and e-learning modules with CE creditReviewed and endorsed by transdisciplinary neonatal clinicians
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