Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

Unit I Modern Concepts of Child Care
Chapter 1:: Concepts of Child Care
Chapter 2:: Child Welfare
Chapter 3:: Differences Between Children and Adults
Chapter 4:: Care of Sick Child
Chapter 5:: Preventive Pediatrics

Unit II The Healthy Child
Chapter 6:: Growth and Development
Chapter 7:: Needs of Normal Children

Unit III Nursing Care of A Neonate
Chapter 8:: Care of A Normal Newborn
Chapter 9:: Care of Low Birth Weight
Chapter 10:: Common Neonatal Disorders
Chapter 11:: Planning and Organization of Neonatal Unit

Unit IV Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness
Chapter 12:: Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness

Unit V Nursing Management in Common Childhood Diseases
Chapter 13:: Nutritional Deficiency Disorders
Chapter 14:: Disorders of Respiratory System
Chapter 15:: Disorders of Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 16:: Disorders of Cardiovascular System
Chapter 17:: Disorders of Hematological System
Chapter 18:: Disorders of Genitourinary System
Chapter 19:: Disorders of Neurological System
Chapter 20:: Disorders of Endocrine System
Chapter 21:: Disorders of Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 22:: Disorders of Skin, Eyes and Ears
Chapter 23:: Common Communicable Diseases
Chapter 24:: Pediatric Emergencies
Chapter 25:: HIV/AIDS in Children
Chapter 26:: Management of Common Behavior Disorders
Chapter 27:: Management of Common Psychiatric Problems
Chapter 28:: Management of Challenged Children
Chapter 29:: Welfare Services for Handicapped Children
Chapter 30:: Child Health Nursing Procedures
Appendices
Appendix I:: Sample Question Papers
Appendix II:: Calculation of Fluid Requirement for Children
Appendix III:: Formulas for Calculation of Various Tube Sizes
Index