All-new guide to help caregivers and teachers face the challenges of caring for children with chronic medical conditions and special health care needs. The health conditions described in this book cover a spectrum of chronic illnesses, acute situations, selected developmental and behavioral problems, and special health care needs, with a special emphasis on children with special health care needs.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
ISBN-10
1581102992
ISBN-13
9781581102994
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66923120
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
214 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools : a Quick Référence Guide
Publication Year
2009
Subject
Babysitting, Day Care & Child Care, Pediatrics, Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), Children with Special Needs, Nursing / Home & Community Care, Life Stages / Infants & Toddlers, Caregiving, Diseases
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Family & Relationships, Education, Medical
Author
Colleen A. Kraft, Elaine A. Donoghue
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
26.4 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Age Range
Up-Up
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Table of Content
Chapter 1 Introduction: Safe and Appropriate Care of Children With Chronic Health Needs Chapter 2 Background Chapter 3 The Treatment Team: Partners in Caring for Children With Chronic Health Needs Chapter 4 Care Plans Chapter 5 Special Care Plan Implementation Strategies for Caregivers/Teachers Chapter 6 Medication Administration Issues Chapter 7 Handling Symptoms That Develop While a Child in Child Care or School Chapter 8 Planning for Emergencies Chapter 9 How to Use the Quick Reference Sheets Chapter 10 Quick Reference Sheets Allergic Skin Conditions Allergies: An Overview Altered Immunity: An Overview Anaphylaxis Asthma Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder Bleeding Disorders: An Overview Cancer Celiac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy) Cerebral Palsy Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cystic Fibrosis Developmental Delay Diabetes Down Syndrome Eczema Ehler Danlos Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Food Allergies Fragile X Syndrome Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastrostomy Tubes Hearing Loss and Deafness Heart Conditions: An Overview Heart Conditions: Functional Heart Defects: Structural Hepatitis Hip Problems (Developmental Hip Dysplasia, Legg-Perthes, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis [SCFE]) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Hydrocephalus and Shunts Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Juvenile Arthritis Kidney/Urinary Problems Marfan Syndrome Mitochondrial Metabolic Disorders Muscular Dystrophy Neurofibromatosis and Tuberous Sclerosis Overweight and Obesity Prader Willi Premature Newborns (Preemies): An Overview Seizures, Febrile Seizures, Non-febrile (Epilepsy) Short Stature Conditions (Achondroplasia and Growth Hormone Deficiency) Sickle Cell Disease Special Diets and Inborn Errors of Metabolism Spina Bifida Spleen Problems Tracheostomy Transportation Issues Traumatic Brain Injury Turner Syndrome Vesicostomy Visual Impairments Chapter 11 Sample Documents and Forms Glossary Additional Resources Index