learning difficulties, and the deteriorating child, whilst expanded content examines blood glucose monitoring, glucocorticoid treatment, insulin administration, diabetes care, surgical diathermy, non-invasive ventilation, and much more. Key Features * Provides evidence-based guidelines for more than 300 clinical procedures * Features an abundance of colour photographs and illustrations * Examines the needs of neonates and adolescents in the context of interdisciplinary care * Includes new material on health research and evidence-based practice, stages of development, children with complex needs, and admission, transfer, and discharge * Complements The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures, offering continuity to those working in both adult and paediatric settings The second edition of The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual is an indispensable resource for registered nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in delivering clinically effective, evidenced- based, family-centred care. "This manual builds on the knowledge, skills and expertise of one of the UK's finest children's hospital and explains comprehensive, evidence-based care clearly." Nursing Children and Young People Journal "All children's nurses should have this book as a reference." Nursing Standard "... a comprehensive resource for all qualified nurses, students and other healthcare professionals involved in caring for children in hospital and community settings." Times Higher Education Supplement