Burns' Pediatric Primary Care
- 8th Edition - November 27, 2023
- Editors: Dawn Lee Garzon, Mary Dirks, Martha Driessnack, Karen G. Duderstadt, Nan M. Gaylord
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 2 3 1 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 0 4 2 - 9
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Build a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care. Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 8th 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 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 edition includes three new chapters on topics such as palliative care; inclusivity, equity, diversity, and justice; and child maltreatment.
Build a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care. Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 8th 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 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 edition includes three new chapters on topics such as palliative care; inclusivity, equity, diversity, and justice; and child maltreatment.
- 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 covers assessing and managing pediatric health problems in patients from infancy through adolescence.
- Highlights indicate situations that require urgent action, consultation, or referral for additional treatment outside the primary care setting.
- Coverage of activities related to every child’s daily living, such as nutrition and toilet training, explores issues that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given.
- Algorithms throughout the book provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders.
- Resources for providers and families are 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).
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Unit 1. Pediatric Primary Care
- 1. Pediatric Primary Care
- Pediatric Primary Care
- Primary Care Versus Primary Prevention
- Unique Issues in Pediatrics
- Caring for Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs
- Additional Resources
- 2. Global and National Influences on Child Health Status
- COVID-19 and the Global Health Status of Children
- Climate Change and Global Child Health Inequality
- Health Status of Children in the United States
- Advocacy for Improved Child Health Status
- 3. Environmental Influences on Pediatric Health
- Principles for Understanding Children’s Environmental Health
- Epidemiologic Model of Environmental Health Hazards: Assessment of Risk
- Additional Resources
- 4. Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
- History of Racism in Healthcare
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Health Equity
- Current State
- Future Directions
- Additional Resources
- Unit 2. Pediatric Health Supervision
- 5. Pediatric and Family Assessment
- Pediatric Assessment
- Family Assessment
- Shared Decision Making
- Additional Resources
- 6. Behavioral and Mental Health Promotion
- Mental Health Foundations
- Assessment of Mental Health
- Mental Health Management Strategies
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregiving Challenges and Special Circumstances
- Additional Resources
- 7. Sexuality and Gender Identity
- Patterns of Sexuality
- Assessment of Sexual Development
- Fostering Healthy Sexuality
- Factors That Can Alter Sexual Behaviors
- Additional Resources
- Section 2A. Growth and Development
- 8. Developmental Principles and Theories
- Development Is a Dynamic and Lifelong Process
- There Are Different Aspects of Development, and Each Is Dynamically Related to the Others
- Development Is Systematic, Organized, and Successive
- The Pace of Development Is Not Universal
- There Can Be Critical and/or Sensitive Periods for Development
- Both Nature and Nurture Shape Development
- Developmental Theories
- Developmental Surveillance/Milestones
- Anticipatory Guidance
- Behavioral Economics
- Additional Resources
- 9. Developmental Management of Newborns and Neonates
- Transition to Parenthood
- Transition From Intrauterine to Extrauterine Life
- Newborn Assessment
- Developmental Overview
- Common Issues
- Discharge and Follow-up
- Health Supervision
- 10. Developmental Management of Infants
- Developmental Overview
- Common Developmental Issues
- Health Supervision
- Additional Resources
- 11. Developmental Management of Early Childhood
- Developmental Overview of Early Childhood
- Common Developmental Issues in Early Childhood
- Health Supervision and Surveillance
- Red Flags
- Additional Resources
- 12. Developmental Management of Middle Childhood
- Developmental Overview
- Common Developmental Concerns in Middle Childhood
- Health Promotion Topics in Middle Childhood
- Health Supervision Visits
- Developmental Red Flags for Middle Childhood
- 13. Developmental Management of Adolescents
- Developmental Overview of Adolescence
- Common Developmental Issues for Adolescents
- Health Supervision and Surveillance
- Additional Resources
- Section 2B. Health Promotion
- 14. Nutrition
- Pediatric Dietary Guidelines
- Nutrient Recommendations and Dietary Reference Intakes
- Assessment of Nutritional Status
- Management Strategies for Optimal Nutrition
- Altered Patterns of Nutrition in Children
- Focusing on Weight
- Acknowledgment
- Additional Resources
- 15. Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Recommendations
- Hospital-Based Support
- Benefits of Breastfeeding
- Contraindications to Lactation
- Stages of Milk Production
- Characteristics of Human Milk
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Assessment of the Lactating Dyad
- Breastfeeding Positions
- Breastfeeding Dynamics
- Clinical Indications of Successful Breastfeeding
- Maternal Nutritional Needs During Lactation
- Medications for Lactating Mothers
- Returning to Work
- Common Breastfeeding Problems
- Additional Resources
- 16. Sleep
- Science of Sleep
- Cycle of Sleep
- Sleep Patterns
- Assessment of Sleep
- Common Sleep-Related Disorders
- Additional Resources
- 17. Elimination
- Healthy Patterns of Bowel and Urinary Elimination
- Assessment
- Management Strategies
- Altered Patterns of Elimination
- Additional Resources
- 18. Physical Activity and Sports
- Physical Activity: Overview
- Promoting Physical Activity: Guidelines and Standards
- Health Benefits of Physical Activity
- Physical Activity and Children With Special Healthcare Needs
- Strategies to Support Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
- Considerations of Climate and Environment
- Recreational Activities
- Performance Enhancing Nutrition and Supplements
- Preparticipation Physical Examination (PPE) for Sports
- Evaluation and Management of Sports Participation for Athletes With Chronic Health Conditions
- High-Risk Conditions for Sports Participation
- Additional Resources
- Section 2C. Health Protection
- 19. Immunizations
- Principles of Vaccination
- Classification of Vaccines
- General Best Practice Guidance for Immunization
- Vaccines and Antibody-Containing Products
- Doses
- Adverse Reactions Following Vaccination
- Contraindications and Precautions to Vaccination
- Importance of Vaccine Safety Programs
- Benefit and Risk Communication
- Managing Adverse Reactions After Vaccination
- Vaccine Storage and Handling
- Vaccine Administration
- Inactivated Vaccines
- Inactivated and Live Vaccines
- Live Attenuated Vaccines
- mRNA Vaccines
- Additional Resources
- 20. Dental and Oral Health
- Oral Health Care Standards and Guidelines
- Normal Growth and Development
- Performing the Oral Examination
- Aberrations in Primary Tooth Eruption and Gums
- Professional Dental Care
- Dental Health Education
- Bacterial Diseases of the Mouth
- Viral Diseases of the Mouth
- Idiopathic Oral Conditions
- Traumatic Injuries to Oral Structures
- Lifestyle Choices That Affect Dental Health
- Dental Care for Children With Special Health Care Needs
- 21. Pediatric Injury Prevention
- Unintentional Injuries
- 22. Child Maltreatment
- General Child Maltreatment Assessment
- Child Maltreatment Intervention Guidelines and Management Strategies
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Medical Child Abuse
- Emotional Maltreatment
- Child Neglect
- Disease Management
- Section 3A. General Management Principles
- 23. Prescribing Traditional and Complementary Therapies
- National Safety Goals Regarding Prescribing Medications
- Regulation and Safety of Pharmaceuticals
- General Prescribing Guidelines
- Other Factors to Consider in Medication Management
- Guidelines for Writing a Prescription
- Complementary and Integrative Therapies
- Additional Resources
- 24. Pediatric Pain and Fever Management
- Pediatric Pain
- Factors Influencing Pediatric Pain Management
- Barriers to Effective Pain Management
- Pain Assessment
- Management of Pediatric Pain
- Partnership in Care
- Pediatric Fever
- 25. Pediatric Injuries and Toxic Exposures
- Trauma to the Skin and Soft Tissue
- Bites and Stings
- Heat and Cold Injuries
- Common Environmental Toxins: Heavy Metals and Pesticides
- Additional Resources
- 26. Pediatric Palliative Care
- Levels of Palliative Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Epidemiology of Pediatric Palliative Care
- Role of the Primary Care Provider in Holistic Care
- Care Delivery
- Barriers to Pediatric Palliative Care
- After the Death of a Child
- Additional Resources
- Section 3B. Disease Management
- 27. Congenital and Inherited Disorders
- Genetic Contribution to Disorders and Patterns of Inheritance
- Epigenetics
- Care for Children With Congenital or Inherited Disorders
- Additional Resources
- 28. Neonatal Disorders
- Pathophysiology
- Common Neonatal Conditions
- Additional Resources
- 29. Neurodivergence and Behavioral and Mental Health Disorders
- Assessment and Management of Behavioral Health Disorders
- Common Behavioral Health Disorders
- 30. Eye and Vision Disorders
- Standards for Visual Screening and Care
- Development, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of the Eye
- Assessment
- Management Strategies
- Visual Disorders
- Infections
- The Injured Eye
- Deformities of the Eyelids
- Additional Resources
- 31. Ear and Hearing Disorders
- Embryonic Development
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Assessment of the Ear
- Hearing Screening
- Ear Conditions in Children
- Acute Otitis Media
- Telehealth
- Additional Resources
- 32. Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory System
- Pediatric Respiratory System
- Pathophysiology
- Alterations in Pulmonary Defense
- Assessment of the Respiratory System
- Basic Respiratory Management Strategies
- Upper Airway Conditions: Infectious
- Upper Airway: Noninfectious Conditions
- Lower Airway and Parenchymal Conditions: Acute Conditions
- Lower Airway and Parenchymal Conditions: Chronic Conditions
- Chest Wall Conditions
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Additional Resources
- 33. Cardiovascular Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cardiovascular System Assessment
- Primary Healthcare Management Strategies
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Sudden Cardiac Death
- Long-Term Complications for Children and Young Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: Transitioning to Adult Care
- Acquired Heart Disease
- Heart Conduction Disturbances
- Syncope
- Additional Resources
- 34. Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Assessment
- Management Strategies
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
- Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
- Additional Resources
- 35. Infectious Diseases
- Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
- General Management Strategies
- Specific Viral Diseases
- Infectious Agents Used in Bioterrorism
- Additional Resources
- 36. Inflammatory Disorders
- General Principles
- Atopic Disorders
- Rheumatologic Disorders
- Pediatric Vasculitis
- Pediatric Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
- Additional Resources
- 37. Dermatologic Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology and Defense Mechanisms
- Assessment of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
- Management Strategies
- Bacterial Infections of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
- Fungal Infections of the Skin
- Viral Infections of the Skin
- Infestations of the Skin
- Allergic and Inflammatory Skin Conditions
- Reactive Erythema
- Papulosquamous Eruptions of the Skin
- Vascular Disorders and Pigmented Nevi
- Cutaneous Manifestations of Underlying Disease
- Hair Loss
- Body Modifications: Tattoos, Body Piercing, and Scarification
- Additional Resources
- 38. Hematologic Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Erythrocyte Disorders
- Platelet and Coagulation Disorders
- Leukocyte Disorders
- Cancer
- Role of the Primary Care Provider in Care of the Child With Cancer
- Late Effects of Childhood Cancers
- Additional Resources
- 39. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Assessment
- Management Strategies
- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
- Disorders of Endocrine Function
- Disorders of Pubertal Development
- Adrenal Disorders
- Thyroid Disorders
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Posterior Pituitary Gland Disorders
- Metabolic Disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Inherited Metabolic Disorders
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- Metabolic Emergencies
- Specific Metabolic Disorders in Children
- Additional Resources
- 40. Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology and Defense Mechanisms
- Assessment of the Orthopedic System
- Management Strategies
- Orthopedic Conditions Specific to Pediatrics
- Additional Resources
- 41. Neurologic Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology and Defense Mechanisms
- Assessment of the Nervous System
- Management Strategies
- Selected Neurologic Disorders
- 42. Genitourinary Disorders
- Standards of Care
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology and Defense Mechanisms
- Assessment of the Genitourinary System
- Genitourinary Tract Disorders
- Acute Male Genitourinary Conditions
- Additional Resources
- 43. Gynecology and Reproductive Health
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Assessment of the Female Reproductive System
- Vulvar and Vaginal Concerns
- Menstrual Concerns
- Pelvic Pain
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Breast Concerns
- Gynecologic Concerns in Adolescents With Physical and Developmental Disabilities
- Gynecologic Considerations in Nonbinary and Gender Diverse Adolescents
- Sexual Health
- Appendix A Height and Ratio Measurements
- Index
- No. of pages: 1024
- Language: English
- Edition: 8
- Published: November 27, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323882316
- eBook ISBN: 9780443110429
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Dawn Lee Garzon
Affiliations and expertise
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner,St. Louis Children’s Hospital,St. Louis , MOMD
Mary Dirks
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Professor and Assistant Dean for Graduate Practice Programs,The University of IowaMD
Martha Driessnack
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor,School of Nursing,Oregon Health Sciences University,Portland, OregonKD
Karen G. Duderstadt
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Professor and Coordinator of PNP Specialty,University of California San FranciscoNG
Nan M. Gaylord
Affiliations and expertise
Professor,College of Nursing, U. of Tennessee