Contents
Section 1: Overview of Child Health Nursing
1.1 Introduction and Scope of Child Health Nursing
1.2 Basic Principles of Pediatric Nursing
1.3 Interaction with Child and Family
1.4 Reactions of Children after Hospital Visit and Hospitalisation
1.5 Changing Trends and Modern Concepts of Child Health Care
1.6 Pediatric History Taking and Examination
1.7 Child Versus Adult
Section 2: Ethics in Pediatric Nursing
2.1 Ethics in Nursing
2.2 Accountability and Assertiveness
2.3 Organization of Nursing Services in the Hospital
2.4 Evaluation of Nursing Services and Quality Assurance
Section 3: Nutrition
3.1 Normal Nutritional Requirements
3.2 Normal Physical Development (Growth)
3.3 Anthropometry and Growth Charts
3.4 Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) and Failure to Thrive
3.5 Obesity
3.6 Vitamins and Micro- and Macro-Nutrients
3.7 Breast Feeding, Complementary Feeding, Supplementary Feeding, and Pediatric Balanced Diet
3.8 Diet in Different Diseases
3.9 Parenteral Nutrition (PN)
Section 4: Developmental and Behavioural Problems
4.1 Principles of Development
4.2 Developmental Milestones
4.3 Developmental Disorders
4.4 Behavioural Disorders
4.5 Developmental and Behavioural Evaluation
Section 5: Immunization
5.1 Introduction and Principles
5.2 National Immunization Schedule (NIS)
5.3 Additional Vaccines in the Private Market
5.4 Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI)
5.5 Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain
Section 6: Principles of Drugs and Fluid Therapy in Children
6.1 Basics of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
6.2 Peculiarities of Pediatric Drug Therapy
6.3 Principles of Drug Administration and Prevention of Drug Errors
6.4 Maintenance Fluid Therapy for Children
6.5 Dyselectrolytemia and Acid Base Disorders
Section 7: Care of Newborn
7.1 Transition from Fetal to Neonatal Life
7.2 Care Before, During and After Delivery
7.3 Care of Normal Newborn
7.4 Congenital Malformations
7.5 Birth Asphyxia and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
7.6 Hypothermia in Newborn
7.7 Sepsis in the Newborn
7.8 Systemic Problems in Neonate
7.9 Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)
7.10 Preterm and Very Preterm Neonates
7.11 Low Birth Weight and Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR)
7.12 Neonatal Jaundice
7.13 Feeding in Neonates
7.14 Organization of Neonatal Care Unit
Section 8: Infections
8.1 Fever in Children
8.2 Malaria
8.3 Dengue
8.4 Measles
8.5 Diphtheria
8.6 Pertussis
8.7 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
8.8 Worm Infestations (Intestinal Parasites)
8.9 Enteric Fever (Typhoid Fever)
8.10 Prevention of Infection in Ward, NICU, PICU
8.11 Antibiotic Stewardship
Section 9: Tuberculosis (TB)
9.1 Epidemiology of TB
9.2 Diagnosis of Childhood TB
9.3 Management of Childhood TB
9.4 Latent TB
Section 10: Care of Respiratory Problems
10.1 Assessment of Child with Respiratory Problem
10.2 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
10.3 Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTI)
10.4 Asthma
10.5 Chronic Suppurative Lung Disease
10.6 Pleural Effusion and Empyema
Section 11: Care of Gastrointestinal Problems
11.1 Acute Diarrhea
11.2 Chronic Diarrhea and Malabsorption Syndromes
11.3 Vomiting
11.4 Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
11.5 Constipation
11.6 Pain Abdomen
11.7 Jaundice
11.8 Acute Viral Hepatitis
11.9 Chronic Liver Disease
11.10 Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Section 12: Care of Neurological Problems
12.1 Seizures and Epilepsy in Children
12.2 Central Nervous System Infections
12.3 Coma
12.4 Cerebral Palsy
12.5 Neuromuscular Disorders
12.6 Acute Flaccid Paralysis
12.7 Neural Tube Defects
Section 13: Care of Musculoskeletal and Rheumatic Disorders
13.1 Approach to a Child with Musculoskeletal and Rheumatic Disorders
13.2 Infections of Bone and Joints
13.3 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
13.4 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
13.5 Vasculitis
13.6 Miscellaneous Connective Tissue Disorders
13.7 Physiotherapy in a Child with an Underlying Rheumatic Disorder
13.8 Nursing Care of a Child with Rheumatic Disorder
Section 14: Care of Cardiology Problems
14.1 Assessment of a Child with Congenital Heart Disease
14.2 Common Congenital Heart Diseases
14.3 Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
14.4 Heart Failure in Children
Section 15: Care of Hematology Problems
15.1 Approach to a Child with Anemia
15.2 Iron Deficiency Anemia
15.3 Megaloblastic Anemia
15.4 Transfusion of Blood Products
15.5 Approach to a Child with Bleeding Disorder
15.6 Haemophilia
15.7 Thalassemia
15.8 Aplastic Anemia
Section 16: Care of Oncology Problems
16.1 Childhood Leukemias
16.2 Childhood Lymphomas
16.3 Childhood Solid Tumors
16.4 Nursing Care Map for a Child with Malignancy
Section 17: Care of Endocrine Problems
17.1 Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
17.2 Diabetes Insipidus
17.3 Disorders of Thyroid
17.4 Disorders of Calcium Metabolism
17.5 Disorders of Adrenal Glands
17.6 Obesity
17.7 Disorders of Puberty
17.8 Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
17.9 Diabetes Mellitus
Section 18: Genetic Disorders – A Primer for Nurses
18.1 Genetic Disorders and Their Testing
18.2 Genetic Counseling
18.3 Prevention of Genetic Disorders
18.4 Treatment of Genetic Disorders
Section 19: Care of Renal and Genitourinary Disorders
19.1 Genitourinary Anatomy and Congenital Abnormalities
19.2 Evaluation of Kidney Function
19.3 Urinary Tract Infection
19.4 Nephrotic Syndrome
19.5 Glomerular Diseases
19.6 Tubular Disorders
19.7 Acute Kidney Injury
19.8 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
19.9 Kidney Replacement Therapy
19.10 Hypertension
Section 20: Care of Skin Problems
20.1 Approach to a Child of Fever with Rash
20.2 Scabies
20.3 Urticaria
Section 21: Care of Eye Problems
21.1 Refractive Error
21.2 Ocular Infections
21.3 Pediatric Cataract
21.4 Ocular Trauma and Foreign Body
21.5 Disorders of Anterior and Posterior Segment
21.6 Preventive Ophthalmology
Section 22: Care of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Problems
22.1 Otitis Media
22.2 Adenoid Hypertrophy
22.3 Hearing Loss
22.4 Epistaxis
Section 23: Care of Orthopaedic Problems
23.1 Approach to a Children with Orthopaedic Problems
23.2 Congenital TalipesEquinovarus (CTEV)
23.3 Fractures in Children
23.4 Prevention of Trauma
Section 24: Care of Dental Problems
24.1 Examination of the Oral Cavity
24.2 Common Diseases of the Oral Cavity
24.3 Nursing Care of an Oral Cavity
Section 25: Common Pediatric Surgical Conditions
25.1 Thoracic Malformations: Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
25.2 Pyloric Stenosis
25.3 Appendicitis
25.4 Malrotation of the Gut
25.5 Intussusception
25.6 Rectal Prolapse
25.7 Genitourinary Problems
25.8 Hernia
25.9 Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate
25.10 Anorectal Malformation, Abdominal Wall Defects
25.11 Wound Dressing and Suture Removal
25.12 Pre- and Post-Operative Care
Section 26: Pediatric Emergencies
26.1 General Approach to Pediatric Emergencies
26.2 Neonatal Emergencies
26.3 Poisoning in Children
26.4 Foreign Body Aspiration and Ingestion
26.5 Burns
26.6 Drowning
26.7 Basics of Pediatric Resuscitation
26.8 Nursing Care of a Child in Emergency
26.9 Simulation Based Training
Section 27: Child Health Nursing in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
27.1 Care of a Child on a Ventilator
27.2 Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Section 28: Nursing in Palliative Care
28.1 Principles of Palliative Care
28.2 Systemic Palliative Care
28.3 Care of Pre-Terminal Child
28.4 Pain and Nursing Care for Palliative Care
Section 29: Handling of Death
29.1 Verification and Notification
29.2 Care after Death
29.3 Communication
Section 30: Community Pediatrics and Health Programs
30.1 Pediatrics, Parenthood and Community
30.2 Childhood Health Programs
30.3 School and Adolescent Health Programs
30.4 Child Mortality Statistics and National Policies
30.5 International and National Child Agencies
30.6 Rights of Child
30.7 Child Care Centers
30.8 Preventive Pediatrics Including Accident Prevention
Section 31: Environmental Health Hazards
31.1 Overview of Environmental Health Hazards
31.2 What is an Environmental Health Hazard?
31.3 Categories of Environmental Health Hazards
31.4 Principles of Hazard Management
31.5 Environmental Pollution
31.6 Principles of Pollution Management
Section 32: Nursing Procedures
32.1 Bathing an Infant
32.2 Weighing a Baby
32.3 Changing Napkin
32.4 Oxygen Administration
32.5 Gastric Lavage
32.6 Urinary Catheterization
32.7 Enema, Bowel Wash
32.8 Feeding via Various Devices
32.9 Endotracheal Suction
32.10 Chest Physiotherapy
32.11 Applying Restraints
32.12 IV Cannulation and Blood Withdrawal
32.13 Nasogastric Tube Insertion
32.14 Assisting Doctors in Procedures
32.15 Administration of Medications
32.16 Ostomy Care