Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive, authoritative reference text for nurses caring for critically ill children and their families. This outstanding book focuses on phenomena of concern (e.g., oxygenation-ventilation, thermoregulation, and host defenses) specific to the pediatric population. The new "final common pathway" approach is used to present the latest clinical information related to single and multiple organ failure. The pediatric critical care environment and professional issues, including legal and ethical issues, are presented.
