A Child in Pain: How to Help, What to Do

A Child in Pain; How to Help, What to Do

Trade paperback. Zustand: Very good. Presumed First Edition, First printing. xiv, 271, [3] pages. Illustrations. Signed by the author with sentiment on the half title page. Inscription reads: Wishing you all the best easing a child in pain & distress. Warm Regards, Leora Kuttner. Cover has minor wear and soiling. Includes Letter to Parents, Letter to Professionals Working with Children, and Introduction, as well as Conclusion, Recommended Resources, Acknowledgments, and an Index. Topics covered include How Pain Affects Us and Our Children; How to Relieve Pain; and How to Provide Relief in Different Situations, including Managing Pain at Home; Visiting the Doctor; Emergency Pain in Hospital; Preparation for Hospital; and Pain from Medical Treatments, as well as Visiting the Dentist; Emergency Pain in Hospital; Preparation for Hospital; and Pain from Medical Treatments. Dr. Leora Kuttner has been on a mission to understand and relieve pain for more than 40 years. A true international superstar in the world of pediatric pain, she has published over 50 journal articles, authored two books and has also co-produced and directed five award-winning film documentaries on pediatric pain management. As a clinical psychologist, she pioneered treatments in pain relief, implemented pain management programs for children and parents and has taught pediatric professionals throughout the US, UK, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, Australia, Turkey, New Zealand and in the Middle East. A Child in Pain is an indispensable guide for parents who want to help when their child is hurting. Childhood pain is a fact of life. No matter the cause, from a scraped knee to the debilitating pain of serious illness, parents need to know how pain and pain-relief techniques work. A Child in Pain enables parents to bring this knowledge into the home, doctor's office, or hospital. You will learn to teach your child ways to cope with the pain as well as ensure that it is properly managed by health care professionals. There is even a method to anesthetize the pain of common childhood injections. Also included is valuable information on medications and their uses, benefits, and risks. Any family can identify with some of the practical examples and guidelines in managing the acute pain episodes that occur in most households. Leora Kuttner, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and mother who specializes in childhood pain management. An Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia, she also produced and directed the award winning video-documentary, No Fears, No Tears. Artikel-Nr. 82632

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