Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse
Critical Care Nursing in a Nutshell
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2011
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-0728-2 (ISBN)
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-0728-2 (ISBN)
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This pocket-sized reference for new and seasoned intensive care unit (ICU) nurses contains critical knowledge presented in the clear, precise, Fact Facts format. It provides quick access to a broad array of guidelines, procedures, and equipment used by ICU nurses daily as well as on a less frequent basis.
This pocket-sized reference for new and seasoned intensive care unit (ICU) nurses contains critical knowledge presented in the clear, precise, """"Fact Facts"""" format. It provides quick access to a broad array of guidelines, procedures, and equipment used by ICU nurses daily as well as on a less frequent basis.
The book covers assessment and procedural skills, medications, intravenous (IV) therapy, nutrition, wound care, sterile field setup, and patient preparation. It facilitates equipment mastery for respiratory and cardiac care along with troubleshooting tips for monitoring and mechanical devices. Also included is information on specific types of critical care units, such as cardiac, surgical, neuro, and the burn unit. Documentation, advance directives, organ donations, palliative and end-of-life care are also discussed.
The resource addresses the requirements of The Joint Commission and recommendations of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, such as isolation precautions and use of personal protective equipment. Other important information is provided such as normal hemodynamic measurements, basic electrocardiographic (EKG) rhythms, 12-lead EKG electrode placement, and a """"Do Not Use"""" abbreviation list in the appendix that will help prevent medication errors.
NOTE: This title is not for sale in the UK
This pocket-sized reference for new and seasoned intensive care unit (ICU) nurses contains critical knowledge presented in the clear, precise, """"Fact Facts"""" format. It provides quick access to a broad array of guidelines, procedures, and equipment used by ICU nurses daily as well as on a less frequent basis.
The book covers assessment and procedural skills, medications, intravenous (IV) therapy, nutrition, wound care, sterile field setup, and patient preparation. It facilitates equipment mastery for respiratory and cardiac care along with troubleshooting tips for monitoring and mechanical devices. Also included is information on specific types of critical care units, such as cardiac, surgical, neuro, and the burn unit. Documentation, advance directives, organ donations, palliative and end-of-life care are also discussed.
The resource addresses the requirements of The Joint Commission and recommendations of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, such as isolation precautions and use of personal protective equipment. Other important information is provided such as normal hemodynamic measurements, basic electrocardiographic (EKG) rhythms, 12-lead EKG electrode placement, and a """"Do Not Use"""" abbreviation list in the appendix that will help prevent medication errors.
NOTE: This title is not for sale in the UK
Michele Landrum, RN, is a nurse in a multi-physician cardiology clinic and nurse educator at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama. Her experience has focused predominantly in cardiac-related positions, including Cardiac Cath and EP labs, ER, ICU and SICU environments. Michelle has six years of travel nursing experience in many states across the US, including Alaska, and has authored Fast Facts for the Travel Nurse.
| Verlagsort | New York |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 127 x 203 mm |
| Gewicht | 285 g |
| Themenwelt | Pflege ► Fachpflege ► Anästhesie / Intensivmedizin |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8261-0728-1 / 0826107281 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8261-0728-2 / 9780826107282 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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