The third edition of the best-selling Critical Care Nursing offers readers a fully up-to-date, evidence-based guide to the science and practice of nursing the critically ill patient. Organised into 16 chapters, this edition covers all essential aspects of critical care nursing, from how to manage and monitor specific problems within organ systems, to how to provide sympathetic and compassionate care. A new chapter on 'Managing major incidents and preparing for pandemics' has been introduced with an insight to this crucial aspect of contemporary global healthcare. Written by a team of experienced nurses, this textbook supports staff working across the continuum of critical care to deliver safe, knowledgeable care that is rooted in a strong clinical, evidence base.
This edition is compatible with ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation), the online program offered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Focused on the practical issues of nursing care and nursing procedures, the Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Nursing has been written by nurses, for nurses Reflecting current best practice, this handbook is an easily accessible and evidence ...
Adaptable to any nursing framework, this classic resource provides clear, comprehensive coverage of every aspect of critical care nursing practice. It's organized in nine units around alterations in body systems,...
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed in China (or the United States of America) Library of Congress CataloginginPublication Data Critical care nursing made incredibly easy! / clinical editor, David W. Woodruff. —Fourth edition. p. ; cm.
12 Chapter Cardiac surgery and transplantation Sher Michael Graan, Jayne Bancroft KEY WORDS Learning objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: • outline cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass ...
Barie, P.S., Williams, M.D., McCollam, J.S., Bates, B.M., Qualy, R.L. and PROWESS Surgical Evaluation Committee (2004) ... Bastacky, S. and Lee, R.E. (2001) 'Disseminated intravas- cular coagulation,' New England Journal of Medicine, ...
This is ideal guidance for students, nurses new to clinical care, and those preparing for the Critical Care (CCRN) certification exam.
The 4th edition provides a solid foundation in the concepts, assessment, and technical skills of critical care nursing. It includes an entire section focusing on skills that every critical care...
Appropriate interventions are discussed from an interdisciplinary, evidence-based perspective. Hundreds of new, full-color illustrations and design clarify important concepts and improve the book's usability.
New to the Second Edition: Seven completely new chapters Chapter reorganization by body system Updated to include newest treatment modalities Speedy access to appendices with common lab values, hemodynamic parameters, IV medications, and ...