A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
CPD articles
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Understanding childhood growth and development is crucial for children’s nurses
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An overview of the state of asthma and asthma care in the UK and globally
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An overview of the development of the skeletal system before and after birth
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Development of the respiratory system and conditions that can occur in infants and children
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Nurses need to undertake basic life support effectively while complying with guidelines
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This article considers some of the challenging situations children’s nurses may encounter
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This article is the fourth in a series on the biological basis of child health
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Cardiovascular system development during gestation and how congenital heart defects arise
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The period from fertilisation to birth is crucial in the development of an individual
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An introduction to cell biology and genetics for children’s nurses
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Research and advances in technology have enabled children and young people with life-limit
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This article explores communication and decision-making with children and young people in
This article gives an overview of migraine in children. It outlines the epidemiology of the condition and describes presentation with headache and other symptoms and linked conditions.
Complementary feeding is an important developmental milestone in children and occurs at a formative time for the development of healthy eating habits that can continue into later childhood and beyond.
Nocturnal enuresis – or bed-wetting – is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood.
Suctioning to clear airway secretions is an important part of the nursing care for children with respiratory conditions. While the principles of safe suctioning are known widely, they are not closely adhered to.
Part two of this article focuses on the care and management of infants and children who are seriously ill and who have lost so much fluid that they have entered a state of shock.
Fluid requirements differ between infants and children. It is important for children’s nurses to understand the principles of fluid mechanics and apply this understanding to ensure each child’s state of hydration, and thereby preserve their safety and well-being.
