AANN Core Curriculum, 7th Edition, Ch. 26 Pediatric and Developmental Disorders: Digital Version-Index

Index

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This excerpt is an alphabetical index to a comprehensive neuroscience nursing reference. It spans the nervous system’s anatomy, development, cellular physiology, neurotransmission, and neurological assessment across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.<br /><br />Major clinical topics include traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries; ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; intracranial pressure, hydrocephalus, and cerebrospinal fluid disorders; seizures and epilepsy; infections; brain and spinal tumors; movement, neuromuscular, and peripheral nerve disorders; headaches and other pain conditions; sleep disorders; and age-related neurological changes. The index also covers congenital and developmental conditions, neuroendocrine and electrolyte disturbances, and disorders of consciousness.<br /><br />It points to diagnostic methods such as neurological examinations, laboratory and cerebrospinal fluid studies, CT and MRI, EEG, vascular imaging, and electrodiagnostic testing. Treatment and care topics include medications, surgery and perioperative care, temperature and pressure management, rehabilitation, respiratory support, bowel and bladder care, pain management, and patient education.<br /><br />Additional sections address neuroscience nursing practice, ethical decision-making, end-of-life care, aging, safety, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation. The index includes named scales, assessment tools, procedures, therapies, medications, and clinical syndromes, with page references to their detailed discussions.

Keywords

neuroscience nursing

neurological assessment

traumatic brain injury

stroke

intracranial pressure

seizures

cerebrospinal fluid

MRI

rehabilitation

end-of-life care