Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient

xxxThis updated third edition is a detailed reference for nurses and other health care providers who care for children with neurosurgical conditions. The explanations of pathophysiology, anatomy, neurodiagnostic imaging, and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis will help to clarify the rationale behind the nursing care. Descriptions of presenting symptoms, history and findings on neurological examination will help nurses understand the neurological disorder and identify problems. New chapters have been added on skull and scalp anomalies, pediatric concussion, abuse head trauma and on neuroimaging. Each chapter includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls. Staff and student nurses working in clinics, critical care units, pediatric units, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, emergency departments, and radiology departments will benefit from the information presented. Although this book is written for nurses, child life therapists, physical and occupational therapists, medical students and neurosurgery residents will also find it helpful. Parents of children with neurosurgical disorders will also find it a useful resource in understanding their child’s condition. Cathy C. Cartwright and Donna C. Wallace have been awarded third place in the 2017 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards in CHILD HEALTH category. Front Matter....Pages i-xii Neurological Assessment of the Neonate, Infant, Child, and Adolescent....Pages 1-37 Hydrocephalus....Pages 39-89 Craniosynostosis and Plagiocephaly....Pages 91-131 Skull and Scalp Anomalies....Pages 133-150 Neural Tube Defects....Pages 151-176 Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia....Pages 177-194 Tumors of the Central Nervous System....Pages 195-254 Traumatic Brain Injury....Pages 255-316 Pediatric Athletic Concussion....Pages 317-334 Abusive Head Trauma....Pages 335-349 Spine....Pages 351-393 Neurovascular Disease....Pages 395-456 Surgical Management of Epilepsy....Pages 457-492 Surgical Management of Functional Disorders....Pages 493-513 Infections of the Central Nervous System....Pages 515-528 Perioperative Care....Pages 529-554 Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care....Pages 555-571 Neuroimaging....Pages 573-596 Back Matter....Pages 597-613 This book offers a detailed reference for nurses, explaining pathophysiology, anatomy, radiodiagnostic testing and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis. Includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls