7th Edition
by Dawn Lee Garzon Maaks, Nancy Barber Starr, Margaret A. Brady, Nan M. Gaylord, Martha Driessnack, Karen Duderstadt
Get a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care! Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 7th Edition covers
the full spectrum of health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics,
emphasizing both prevention and management. This in-depth,
evidence-based textbook is the only one on the market written from the
unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. It easily guides you
through assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in children
from infancy through adolescence. Key topics include developmental
theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and
diversity and cultural considerations. Updated content throughout
reflects the latest research evidence, national and international
protocols and standardized guidelines. Additionally, this 7th
edition been reorganized to better reflect contemporary clinical
practice and includes nine new chapters, revised units on health
promotion, health protection, disease management, and much, much more!
- Four-part
organization includes 1) an introductory unit on the foundations of
global pediatric health, child and family health assessment, and
cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care; 2) a unit on managing
child development; 3) a unit on health promotion and management; and 4) a
unit on disease management.
- UNIQUE! Reorganized Unit - Health Supervision: Health Promotion and Health Protection -
includes health promotion and health protection for developmentally
normal pediatric problems of daily living and provides the foundations
for health problem management.
- UNIQUE! Reorganized Unit - Common Childhood Diseases/Disorders has been expanded to sharpen the focus on management of diseases and disorders in children.
- Comprehensive content provides
a complete foundation in the primary care of children from the unique
perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of
health conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing both
prevention and management.
- In-depth guidance on assessing and managing pediatric health problems covers patients from infancy through adolescence.
- UNIQUE! Practice Alertshighlight
situations that may require urgent action, consultation, or referral
for additional treatment outside the primary care setting.
- Content devoted to issues of daily living
covers issues that are a part of every child's growth ― such as
nutrition and toilet training ― that could lead to health problems
unless appropriate education and guidance are given.
- Algorithms are used throughout the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders.
- Resources for providers and families are also included throughout the text for further information.
- Expert editor team
is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric
Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).
- NEW! Nine new chapters include:
- Unique Issues in Pediatrics
- Genetics and Child Health
- Environmental Issues Children with Special Healthcare Needs
- Developmental Management of Newborns
- Intentional and Unintentional Injuries: Injury Prevention and Child Maltreatment
- Perinatal Disorders Developmental, Behavioral and Mental Health Disorders
- NEW!
Updated content throughout reflects the latest developments in our
understanding of disease processes, disease management in children, and
current trends in pediatric healthcare including Bright Futures and
Healthy People 2020.
