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- ISBN: 9781405168946 | 1405168943
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/6/2009
All children have a right to appropriate prevention, assessment and control of their pain. Managing Pain in Children is an evidence-based, practical guide to nursing practice in all areas of children's pain management, providing nurses with the skills and expertise necessary to manage children's pain effectively. The first part of the text explores the relevant anatomy and physiology of children, the latest policy guidelines surrounding pain management and ethical issues involved in managing children's pain. It then goes on to look at the various pain assessment tools available for children and non-drug methods of pain relief. The second part of the text applies these pain management principles to practice in relation to acute pain, chronic pain and palliative care. Each of these chapters covers the evidence base, assessment techniques, pain relieving interventions, and guidance for best practice in both hospital and community settings.