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CPD articles
The role of the nurse is vital in the management of childhood epilepsy.
This article discusses the role of the children’s nurse in the administration of medicines to children.
Any child presenting at an emergency department after trauma, such as road traffic accidents, falls, sports and head injuries, should be assessed for risk o
Caring for and managing an infant or a child with a chest drain may cause the children’s nurse some anxiety because, although the management is relatively s
This article summarises the five most common lower respiratory tract infections seen in acute care, guiding the nurse in assessment and early recognition of
Asthma is a chronic and acute condition that causes inflammation of the airways in response to allergens such as viral infections and pollen.
This article introduces the reader to the use of narratives to inform and enhance patient care.
This article describes the clinical features of anaphylaxis in children and young people.
This article provides a basic introduction to constipation and stool withholding.
This article summarises the signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis, the advantages of continuous positive airway pressure and outlines the skills nurses need t
This article describes the common causes of bacterial meningitis, signs and symptoms, and management.
Caring for a child at the end of life stage is one of the greatest challenges a nurse can encounter in practice.
Government policy proposed by Lord Darzi (2009) and others has highlighted the importance of consultation with patients and carers.
Cardiovascular assessment is an important nursing skill in the assessment and management of acutely ill children and children with chronic conditions.
This article describes atopy and the clinical features of the different types of eczema. Clinical assessment and diagnosis are included along with possible differential diagnoses. The various treatment options are also explored.
This article explores some of the key processes associated with the development of a normal body image in adolescence and considers the impact of illness on the same.
Traditional, alternative and innovative approaches to health promotion for children and young people
This article considers the health promotion role of children’s nurses and its relevance to children and young people. Definitions are presented and it is shown how traditional, alternative and innovative approaches may be applied in practice.
Infants and children with intestinal failure such as that seen in short bowel syndrome will require parenteral feeding, some of them in the long-term.
