Management of Procedure-Induced Anxiety in Children

A practical guide examining procedure induced anxiety in children during medical intervention, its consequences and management strategies.

List of contents

1. Introduction ; 2. Emergent Management of Procedure-Induced Anxiety (PIA); 3. Non-Verbal Communication; 4. Verbal Communication; 5. Enhanced Communication Strategies; 6. Premedication; 7. Disordered Behaviour; 8. Family; 9. Additional Anxiogenic Influences; 10. Elective Management.

About the author

Dr Richard Martin is a Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London.

Summary

The first and only comprehensive manual covering eight decades of multi-disciplinary research that informs a core competency in the aetiology, prevalence, consequences, and management of procedure induced anxiety experienced by children undergoing medical intervention. A clear and accessible guide for all medical professionals caring for children.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Martin
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9781108822947
• ISBN: 978-1-108-82294-7
• No. of pages: 102
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; MEDICAL / Psychiatry / General, MEDICAL / Surgery / General, MEDICAL / Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, Anaesthetics, Paediatric medicine, MEDICAL / Surgery / Pediatric, Peri-operative care