Evaluation and Management of Scoliosis from J Pediatr Health Care 17(1):42-44, 2003 Posted 02/24/2003 Ellen Taft, RN, MSN, CPNP, Richard Francis, MD

Nursing Care Plan on Spina Bifida

Article in Pediatric nursing 1997 The advantages and disadvantages of synthetic and plaster of Paris casting, as well as nursing care of the child in each type of cast are summarized.

2005 National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Volume 24(1), January/February 2005, p 25–30 Shawne Faulks, MSN, RN, CNS , Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, Texas. Brenda Luther, MS, RN , Shriners Hospitals for Children, Salt Lake City, Utah. Clubfoot is one of the most common pediatric orthopaedic conditions. Until recently, surgical management was the treatment of choice. Nonoperative treatment techniques, including the Ponseti casting and French physical therapy methods, have peeked interest of orthopaedists eager to find a less aggressive treatment method that can assure a lasting, good result. Both methods have proven successful in reducing the number of patients requiring extensive surgical release and, as a result, have become an integral part of pediatric orthopaedic practice. A clear understanding of both treatment methods is important for the orthopaedic nurse to allow quality nursing care and help assure a successful outcome for young patients.

Child abuse is a blanket term for four types of child mistreatment: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. In many cases children are the victims of more than one type of abuse. The abusers can be parents or other family members, caretakers such as teachers and babysitters, acquaintances (including other children), and (in rare instances) strangers.

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Nursing Implications and Anticipatory Guidance for Parents Erin S. Hart Maurice B. Albright Gleeson N. Rebello Brian E. Grottkau Orthopaedic Nursing March/April 2006 Volume 25 Number 2 Pages 100 - 109

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The Newborn Foot: Diagnosis and Management of Common Conditions Nursing Center CE An assessment of the foot should be a part of every newborn physical examination. The newborn foot, although complex in structure, can be examined quickly in any office setting. Many foot deformities are diagnosed immediately after birth, allowing for earlier and often more successful treatment. A neonate with a foot deformity can be a source of anxiety to parents. Adequate knowledge of commonly encountered neonatal foot problems enables the nurse to give appropriate anticipatory guidance to the parents.

Skin Integrity (Pediatric) - Protocol (UNC) Purpose: To identify nursing care for pediatric patients (newborn - 18 years) with potential for alterations in skin integrity

Handout for parents. From Children's Hospital and Research Center, Oakland

Scoliosis is a side-to-side (lateral) curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or greater.

Scoliosis, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, and Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine that can occur in any region of the spinal column. For curves that require surgical correction, spinal fusion is the surgical treatment, and superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a possible complication. Risk factors for superior mesenteric artery syndrome include a small aorta-superior mesenteric artery angle, spinal lengthening, and an asthenic habitus. Asthenic habitus may be due to natural build, peptic ulcer disease, or anorexia, especially among adolescent females. Research regarding adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and superior mesenteric artery syndrome is warranted to identify if some adolescents are more likely to develop superior mesenteric artery syndrome. The advanced practice nurse can identify which adolescents may develop superior mesenteric artery syndrome and provide safe care to avoid this complication. Adolescents Nursing Center CE

UNC Protocol. Purpose: to outline nursing management of a juvenile patient whose suspected abuse or neglect is under evaluation or has been reported to the Department of Social Services

Vital signs are the observation of temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Vital signs may be different in children those of adults or the elderly.