Syndetics cover image
Image from Syndetics

Pain, distress and the newborn baby.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Blackwell Science, 1996.ISBN:
  • 0632040777
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 618.9201 20
Partial contents:
Foreword / Kathleen A. VandenBerg -- Introduction: Why a Book on Pain in Babies? -- 1. The Development of Personality -- 2. Awakening to Suffering -- 3. Pain, Distress and Nervous System Development -- 4. Infant Behaviour -- 5. Infant Response to Pain and Distress -- 6. Pain and Therapy -- 7. Discomfort and Consolation -- 8. Disturbance and Cherishment -- 9. Caring for the Family -- 10. Caring for the Caregivers -- 11. Dying with Dignity -- 12. Going Home -- Conclusion: The All-embracing Harmony -- App. 1. Behavioural Responses of the Newborn Infant to Pain -- App. 2. Distress Scale for Ventilated Newborn Infant (DSVNI) -- App. 3. Infant Stimulation Care Plan -- App. 4. Useful Addresses.
Summary: This well researched and referenced book provides detailed and comprehensive information for all those involved in caring for newborn infants. It addresses the key problems and issues in providing security and comfort for the sick and preterm baby in an environment where he can develop, grow and learn to communicate his needs. The text looks at the immediate as well as long-term goals for the baby and the family. Pain, Distress and the Newborn Baby is an essential text for all neonatal nurses, paediatric nurses, midwives and students specialising in care of the newborn. Everyone who participates in the care of the newborn baby in hospital, especially within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Baby Unit will find this book of direct interest.
Holdings
Item type Home library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Two Week Loan Two Week Loan College Lane Learning Resources Centre Main Shelves 618.9201 SPA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4403990913
Two Week Loan Two Week Loan College Lane Learning Resources Centre Main Shelves 618.9201 SPA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4403990931
Two Week Loan Two Week Loan College Lane Learning Resources Centre Main Shelves 618.9201 SPA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4403990940
Two Week Loan Two Week Loan College Lane Learning Resources Centre Main Shelves 618.9201 SPA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 440399095X
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Includes bibliographical references.

Foreword / Kathleen A. VandenBerg -- Introduction: Why a Book on Pain in Babies? -- 1. The Development of Personality -- 2. Awakening to Suffering -- 3. Pain, Distress and Nervous System Development -- 4. Infant Behaviour -- 5. Infant Response to Pain and Distress -- 6. Pain and Therapy -- 7. Discomfort and Consolation -- 8. Disturbance and Cherishment -- 9. Caring for the Family -- 10. Caring for the Caregivers -- 11. Dying with Dignity -- 12. Going Home -- Conclusion: The All-embracing Harmony -- App. 1. Behavioural Responses of the Newborn Infant to Pain -- App. 2. Distress Scale for Ventilated Newborn Infant (DSVNI) -- App. 3. Infant Stimulation Care Plan -- App. 4. Useful Addresses.

This well researched and referenced book provides detailed and comprehensive information for all those involved in caring for newborn infants. It addresses the key problems and issues in providing security and comfort for the sick and preterm baby in an environment where he can develop, grow and learn to communicate his needs. The text looks at the immediate as well as long-term goals for the baby and the family. Pain, Distress and the Newborn Baby is an essential text for all neonatal nurses, paediatric nurses, midwives and students specialising in care of the newborn. Everyone who participates in the care of the newborn baby in hospital, especially within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Baby Unit will find this book of direct interest.