Overview
- Editors:
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Cathy C. Cartwright
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Childrens Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, USA
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Donna C. Wallace
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Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Banner Children Specialists at Cardon, Children’s Medical Center, Mesa, USA
- Presents a seminal text on pediatric neurosurgical nursing
- Offers concise, yet thorough, description of pediatric neurosurgical disorders, treatment, management and nursing care
- Collects valuable resources for nurses, child life specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, students, physicians and families
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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- Jennifer A. Disabato, Dee A. Daniels
Pages 1-37
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- Nadine Nielsen, Amanda Breedt
Pages 39-89
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- Cathy C. Cartwright, Patricia D. Chibbaro
Pages 91-131
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- Donna C. Wallace, Lindsey N. Weak
Pages 133-150
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- Mary L. Dexter, Teresa Schultz
Pages 151-176
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- Angela Hoersting, Jodi E. Mullen
Pages 255-316
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- Jill Kouts, Tanya Filardi
Pages 317-334
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- Anne Stuedemann, Valorie Thomas
Pages 351-393
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- Theresa M. Gabay, Davonna Ledet
Pages 395-456
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- Sarah M. Lagergren, Gail C. Dustman
Pages 529-554
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- Theresa M. Gabay, Jennifer A. Disabato, Teresa Schultz
Pages 555-571
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Back Matter
Pages 597-613
About this book
xxxThis updated third edition is a detailed reference for nurses and other health care providers who care for children with neurosurgical conditions. The explanations of pathophysiology, anatomy, neurodiagnostic imaging, and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis will help to clarify the rationale behind the nursing care. Descriptions of presenting symptoms, history and findings on neurological examination will help nurses understand the neurological disorder and identify problems. New chapters have been added on skull and scalp anomalies, pediatric concussion, abuse head trauma and on neuroimaging. Each chapter includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls. Staff and student nurses working in clinics, critical care units, pediatric units, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, emergency departments, and radiology departments will benefit from the information presented. Although this book is written for nurses, child lifetherapists, physical and occupational therapists, medical students and neurosurgery residents will also find it helpful. Parents of children with neurosurgical disorders will also find it a useful resource in understanding their child’s condition.
Cathy C. Cartwright and Donna C. Wallace have been awarded third place in the 2017 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards in CHILD HEALTH category.
Editors and Affiliations
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Childrens Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, USA
Cathy C. Cartwright
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Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Banner Children Specialists at Cardon, Children’s Medical Center, Mesa, USA
Donna C. Wallace
About the editors
Cathy C. Cartwright, MSN, RN-BC, PCNS, FAAN is a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Director of Advanced Professional Practice at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to this position, she worked at the Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals and Clinics, Columbia, Missouri in a variety of positions, including Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neurosurgery, Manager of Pediatric Services, Pediatric Outreach Coordinator, and Manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She has received many awards, including the 2015 Magnet Nurse of the Year for Exemplary Professional Practice, an Excellence in Advanced Practice Award from the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, March of Dimes Future of Nursing Award (Pediatric) and a Circle of Excellence Award (Management). She was President of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses in 2009-10, having previously served on its Board of Directors. She has an extensive publication record and has given numerous national and international presentations.
Donna C. Wallace is currently a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Neurosurgery Division of Banner Children Specialists, at Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. Prior to that, she was a Nurse Practitioner for 16 years at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Ms. Wallace has been a manager, and has also held several teaching positions. She has received several awards including the Mary Decker Mentorship Award, and the Excellence in Advanced Practice Award, from the American Association of Neuroscience Nursing (AANN). Additionally, she has served on the AANN Board of Directors. Her passion for writing has resulted in numerous articles and lectures.
