Preface of this books
When we began working in pediatric neurosurgery as advanced practice nurses, we searched for a reference that would explain the different neurosurgical conditions affecting our patients and teach us how to care for them. There was nothing to be found. We asked our colleagues for a reference and they, too, had found none. “Someone should write a book about how to care for pediatric neurosurgery patients,” we all said each time we met at the AANS pediatric neurosurgery section meeting.
Finally, it dawned on us. We were the someone. We were the ones that have cared for these children over the years. We were the ones that should share our experiences and write the book.
And, so, a number of pediatric neurosurgery nurses pooled our expertise to write this book to teach nurses how to care for children with neurosurgical conditions. Although not comprehensive in scope, it provides basic knowledge of the pathophysiology, medical-surgical intervention, nursing considerations and outcomes for the more common neurosurgical conditions. Each chapter reflects the authors’ experience with a particular topic in addition to pediatric practice pearls that focus on important issues.
This book would not be possible without the tremendous effort of all the authors, including those unnamed ones who helped. Putting practice, and the evidence to support it, to paper can be daunting, especially when doing so means late nights rewriting drafts, long weekends in the library and asking your family to be patient for “just a little longer.” Although we are considered a “small niche,” Springer saw the importance of providing such a reference and we are grateful for the work they did to
bring this to publication.
The editors would also like to acknowledge the University of Missouri Health Care and Barrow Neurological Institute for providing the atmosphere of learning and support that allows us to care for our patients.
Most of all, this book is for our patients and their families. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives in the midst of crisis and when you are most vulnerable. We recognize that having a child with a neurosurgical disorder can be a life-changing event and we are honored that you “let us in.” It is our hope that his book will inform, teach and guide those who have accepted the responsibility to care for these children.
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