Children in intensive care: physiological considerations.

Authors: Hewitt-Taylor, J.

Journal: Nursing in critical care

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 40-45

ISSN: 1362-1017

Abstract:

The needs of critically ill children have been highlighted on many occasions in recent years. The specific physiological and psychosocial needs of critically ill children have resulted in the recommendation that they be cared for in specially designated units. It is essential that the anatomical and physiological differences between adults and children and how these affect them in health and illness be considered when providing care for this client group.

Source: Scopus

Children in intensive care: physiological considerations.

Authors: Hewitt-Taylor, J.

Journal: Nurs Crit Care

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 40-45

ISSN: 1362-1017

Abstract:

The needs of critically ill children have been highlighted on many occasions in recent years. The specific physiological and psychosocial needs of critically ill children have resulted in the recommendation that they be cared for in specially designated units. It is essential that the anatomical and physiological differences between adults and children and how these affect them in health and illness be considered when providing care for this client group.

Source: PubMed

Preferred by: Jaqui Hewitt-Taylor

Children in intensive care: physiological considerations.

Authors: Hewitt-Taylor, J.

Journal: Nursing in critical care

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 40-45

eISSN: 1478-5153

ISSN: 1362-1017

Abstract:

The needs of critically ill children have been highlighted on many occasions in recent years. The specific physiological and psychosocial needs of critically ill children have resulted in the recommendation that they be cared for in specially designated units. It is essential that the anatomical and physiological differences between adults and children and how these affect them in health and illness be considered when providing care for this client group.

Source: Europe PubMed Central