Intensive care nursing Books

Book SynopsisCritical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition, remains the go-to resource on the nurse’s role in today’s challenging critical care practice, delivering essential coverage of theory and principles within a practical context to prepare students to care for patients who are critically ill and their families. The text’s popular holistic approach emphasizes comprehensive patient care, incorporating psychosocial concepts, assessment, and management of a variety of disorders. Updated with the latest research and practices, this 12th Edition streamlines content to make complex information more approachable. Authors Patricia G. Morton and Paul Thurman along with a team of expert contributors have optimized the text to reflect essential coverage in an efficient approach ideal for a single-semester course. Clear, concise writing, engaging visuals, and application-focused learning features work together to promote critical thinking and clinical judgment, helping students build the clinical competence for effective patient care and make a confident transition to practice in critical care nursing.New to this edition: NEW! Updated content reflects important updates on pandemic response, bioterrorism, COVID-19 and SARS, and the opioid epidemic. UPDATED! Streamlined organization helps students learn efficiently and stay focused on essential concepts and practices for effective patient care.

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Book SynopsisImprove your ability to provide reliably accurate rhythm strip interpretation with the newly updated, fully interactive ECG Workout, 8th Edition. Written by an expert arrhythmia instructor, this definitive guide to electrocardiography basics identifies and explains the many types of arrhythmias seen in nursing practice, and describes the various rhythm groups, forms of equipment, and treatment protocols. A proven guide to ECG tracing interpretation methods, the text offers crucial support to nursing students; nurses practicing in cardiac care, critical care, or trauma settings; and those preparing for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification. In this edition: NEW and updated figures, boxes, and tables, as well as additional practice strips NEW! Improved organization of anatomy and physiology content All content aligns to the most current ACLS guidelines Nearly 50 perforated, removable arrhythmia flashcards that provide added practice and interpretation content Perforated, removable arrhythmia summary tables to assist in differentiation between the four rhythm groups. Step-by-step directions for interpreting rhythm strips and understanding and interpreting ECGs More than 600 ECG practice strips for practice under expert guidance A final-chapter self-test with more than 100 waveform rhythm strips for practice on determining rhythm, rate, P wave, PR interval, QRS complex measurement, and on rhythm interpretation Pocket ECG conversion table on inside back cover supports precise heart rate calculation End-of-chapter strips from actual patient cases, with 3-second indicators for rapid-rate calculation Back-of-book answer keys that help you evaluate your skills and distinguish between various heart blocks Chapters address ECG concepts and skills in well-illustrated detail: Electrophysiology—The electrical basis of electrocardiology Arrhythmias—Examples, causes, clinical treatments, and practice strips for sinus, atrial, junctional, and AV blocks, and ventricular and bundle-branch block rhythms ECG tracing components—Waveforms, intervals, segments, complexes, and waveform identification Cardiac monitors—Lead systems, lead placement, ECG artifacts and troubleshooting monitor problems Methods for precise rate calculation Cardiac pacemakers—Types, indications, function, pacemaker terminology, malfunctions, and pacemaker analysis, including practice tracings About the Clinical Editor Jane Huff, RN, CCRN, is Arrhythmia Instructor at Unity Health Systems, Unity Health White County Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive practical reference guide for medical, nursing, and para-medical personnel that sets out guidelines for the diagnosis and management of primary clinical conditions.

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Book SynopsisA practical, concise, easily accessible and evidence-based guide for all levels of nursing staff working in critical care environments.Trade ReviewReally clear, concise- able to quickly flick through and access the information required...Additional strengths is having all the relevant information from a multitude of clinical presentations in one place. Particularly valuable to have the list of abbreviations- the book certainly delivers what it is intended for. * Gemma Wilson, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust - Nursing Times *Table of Contents1. Prevention of admission / admission to critical care ; 2. Systematic assessment ; 3. Generic care of the critically ill patient ; 4. Respiratory ; 5. Respiratory support ; 6. Cardiovascular ; 7. Cardiovascular support ; 8. Neurological care ; 9. Renal ; 10. Gastrointestinal ; 11. Sepsis ; 12. Metabolic disorders ; 13. Immunology ; 14. Haematology ; 15. Managing emergencies ; 16. Obstetric emergencies ; 17. Poisoning ; 18. Trauma ; 19. End of life ; 20. Transfer of the critical care patient ; 21. Rehabilitation and discharge

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Book SynopsisThe 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.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition The book will act as an excellent base for nurses in ICU, and provide an updated review of research based practice for nurses already familiar with the discipline. The book is well referenced, and is an excellent textbook for newcomers to the ITU environment as well as experienced practitioners. * Critical Care UK Website *This is one of the best books I have read which describes Critical Care Nursing in the British health care system. It is written in a constructive and meaningful way, that reflects the real, and more importantly, the relevant problems and issues experienced whilst nursing the critically ill patient in intensive care... This is an excellent book written from the bedside by credible authors who are obviously experienced in intensive care nursing... practical, easy to understand and more importantly describes the real issues within the intensive care environment... This book is recommended for all nurses working in intensive care. It meets the theoretical and, more significantly, the clinical needs of staff whether experienced or not and it would be useful to all those undertaking a post registration course in intensive care nursing. * Nursing in Critical Care *The book is of great value to both experienced and new critical care staff in an educational situation...It succeeds in giving a broad and highly informative view on the critical care environment and stretches the experienced nurse to consider more effective and optimized care, raising the standards of care and familiarizing the reader with a holistic approach to the management of critical care patients. * British Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol 96, No 4 *This textbook is ideal for nurses who want to understand practical issues that may be experienced while caring for the critically ill at the bedside ... I felt the book was easy to read and kept me interested, and I would recommend it to my colleagues. * ccforum.com *A well laid out and comprehensive text for those embarking on a career in critical care nursing. * Nursing Standard, Vol 20, No 23 *The book provides a good general overview and a base knowledge of the areas covered... The test yourself sections at the end of the chapters are useful to check knowledge and understanding with answers provided. The information is evidence based with a comprehensive reference list and bibliography provided at the end of each chapter. * Nursing Times *Table of Contents1: Sheila Adam and Deborah Dawson: The critical care continuum 2: Sheila Adam: The critical care environment 3: John Welch: The patient within the critical care environment 4: John Welch and Claire Black: Respiratory problems 5: Sue Osborne: Cardiovascular problems 6: John Welch: Cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation 7: John Welch: Renal problems 8: Sandra Fairley: Neurological problems 9: Sheila Adam: Gastrointestinal problems and nutrition 10: John Welch: Sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction 11: Sue Osborne: Trauma and major haemorrhage 12: Sue Osborne: Haematological problems 13: Andrew Dimech: The immune system and the immunocompromised patient 14: Sue Osborne: Endocrine, obstetric and drug overdose emergencies 15: Sheila Adam: Managing major incidents and preparing for pandemics 16: John Welch: Evaluating evidence and quality of care in the critical care unit

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: General Concepts in Trauma Nursing 1. Evolution of the Trauma Cycle and Nursing Practice Through the Cycle of Trauma 2. Economic and Administrative Issues in Trauma Care 3. Performance Improvement and Patient Safety in Trauma Care 4. Ethics and Legal Issues in Trauma Nursing (gender identity) 5. Injury Prevention 6. Prehospital Care of the Trauma Patient (include Rural) 7. Mass Casualty Incidents 8. Rehabilitation of the Trauma Patient Part II: Clinical Management Topics 9. Mechanism of Injury 10. Traumatic Shock 11. Infection and Infection Control 12. Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Injuries (Reduce cellular) 13. Metabolic and Nutritional Management of the Trauma Patient (reduce) 14. Pain, Anxiety, Delirium and Sleep Management 15. Psychosocial Impact of Trauma on the Patient, Family and Caregiver (PTSD, Burnout, Resilience, PICS) Part III: Single System Injuries 16. Traumatic Brain Injuries 17. Maxillofacial Trauma 18. Ocular Injuries 19. Spinal Cord Injuries 20. Thoracic Trauma 21. Abdominal Injuries 22. Genitourinary Injuries and Renal Management 23. Musculoskeletal Injuries Part IV: Unique Patient Populations 24. The Pregnant Trauma Patient 25. Trauma in the Pediatric Patient 26. Trauma In the Elderly 27. Trauma In the Bariatric Patient 28. Burn Injuries 29. Substance Abuse and Trauma Care 30. The Organ and Tissue Donor Part V: Answers to Review Questions

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Book Synopsis''Deeply affecting - a personal memoir that grips, harrows, inspires and, ultimately, uplifts with its vein of deep humanity'' Philippe Sands''An extraordinarily frank book laced with humour and self-deprecation'' The TimesAs a doctor on the intensive care unit at one of London''s top hospitals, Jim Down has spent his life working as healthcare''s last resort, where each day reveals a new challenge. But nothing could prepare Jim and his colleagues for the events of spring 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic put them on the frontline of a global health crisis.In Life Support, Jim tells the extraordinary month-by-month story of how, as the world came to a standstill, he and his co-workers faced down the biggest challenge in the history of the NHS. Full of warmth, honesty and humour, this book is a gripping and moving testament to the everyday heroism of the NHS staff in a global emergency, and an unforgettable insight intoTrade Review'Remarkable... humane and deeply moving, Jim's book questions the future of healthcare in Britain' * Daily Mail *'Deeply affecting - a personal memoir that grips, harrows, inspires and, ultimately, uplifts with its vein of deep humanity' -- Philippe Sands'One of the doctors with the most hands-on experience of Covid in the country' -- Edward Docx * New Statesman *'A deeply moving and beautifully written account of what life was truly like for our frontline ICU teams during the first wave of COVID-19' -- Dr Kevin Fong'Reading Life Support, I was gripped, amazed, appalled and, ultimately, inspired. If Jim Down is as good a doctor as he is a writer, I'd definitely want him treating me' -- John O’Farrell'I can't think of a more important and compulsive book to come out of the Plague Year. Read and weep with gratitude for the NHS and doctors like Jim Down' -- Rachel Johnson'Jim Down's Life Support is essential reading for everyone who has been affected by Covid-19, which is to say everyone. Beautifully written, it combines warmth, humour and science to give a portrait of one of the most important but least understood parts of any hospital by one of the UKs pre-eminent ICU physicians' -- Dr Chris van Tulleken'Reading this, I felt humbled. Written with great clarity, as well as humour and compassion, this is an extraordinary account of life on the Covid frontline, of the expertise and the dogged, unending labour of those who attempt to keep the rest of us - however sceptical we are, however careless - alive' -- Lissa Evans, author of V for Victory'This is the struggle against COVID-19 unfolding in real time ... it is a story of how some of our most gifted and dedicated medical practitioners have been brought to the very edge of their abilities and endurance and how they came through, scarred but wiser ... above all it is a very human story about how people - medics and patients alike - found common cause in the face of a nasty speck of a disease that threatens our way of life' -- George Alagiah'An honest and engaging eye-witness account of the Covid crisis from one of London's busiest intensive care units, that demonstrates the compassion and dedication of frontline staff dealing with a terrible new disease. It should be required reading for anyone who wants to understand why our lives have been turned upside down by the pandemic' -- Fergus Walsh, Medical Editor BBC'Life Support immediately transported me back to those early days of uncertainty, the growing fear as the waves lapped our feet, and then the frantic struggle to stay above water as the tsunami broke. The reader will learn a deal more about intensive care units and the jobs of the people who work there. But this book is far from a technical manual. It is a human narrative - and an important one' -- Hugh Montgomery, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, UCL and author of Control'Brought me to tears' * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Preparing for and Performing on the PCCN Examination 2. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice 3. The Cardiovascular System 4. The Pulmonary System 5. The Renal System 6. The Gastrointestinal System 7. The Endocrine System 8. The Hematologic and Immunologic Systems 9. The Neurologic System 10. Multisystem 11. Behavioral/Psychosocial Appendices A. Dysrhythmias: Etiology, Criteria, Significance, and Management B. Hemodynamic Parameters, Methods of Measurement, and Normal Values C. Common Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in Progressive Care Nursing D. Normal Laboratory Values E. Formulae Significant to Progressive Care Nursing

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING 1. Physiological Principles of Hemodynamic Monitoring 2. Physical Assessment and Hemodynamic Monitoring 3. Arterial Pressure Monitoring 4. Central Venous Pressure Monitoring 5. Pulmonary Artery Pressure and Thermodilution Cardiac Output Monitoring 6. Oxygenation and Acid Base Balance Monitoring 7. Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring 8. Capnography in Clinical Practice 9. Vasoactive Medications PART 2: NON-INVASIVE AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING 10. Doppler Hemodynamic Monitoring 11. Non-Invasive and Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring: Ultrasound-Based Technologies 12. Arterial Waveform and Pressure-Based Technologies 13. Implantable Hemodynamic Monitoring PART 3: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING 14. Hemodynamics of Mechanical Ventilation and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 15. Hemodynamic Impact of Mechanical Circulatory Support 16. Hemodynamic Management Following Cardiac Surgery 17. Hemodynamic Management in Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock 18. Hemodynamics of Acute Right Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension 19. Hemodynamic Management in Hypovolemia and Trauma 20. Hemodynamic Management of Sepsis 21. Hemodynamic Management in Neurocritical Care 22. Goal-Directed Hemodynamic Therapy

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Foundation of Pain Management Nursing 1. Foundations of Pain Management Nursing 2. Historical and Cultural Influences on Pain Perceptions, Barriers to Treatment and Disparities in Pain Care 3. Social, Political, and Ethical Forces Influencing Pain Management 4. Epidemiology of Pain 5. Opportunities and Complexities in the Future of Pain Management Section 2: Clinical Practice of Pain Management Nursing 6. Key Terms and Definitions for Pain Management Nursing 7. Theories of Pain 8. The Impact of Pain and Benefits of Pain Management 9. Physiology of Pain 10. Overview of Pain Management Pharmacology 11. Sex and Gender Differences within Pain Management 12. Pain Assessment 13. Acute Pain Management 14. Persistent Pain Management 15. Cancer Pain Management 16. Pediatric Pain Management 17. Gerontology Pain Management 18. Pain Management and Palliative Care 19. Depression, Anxiety and Pain 20. Substance Use Disorder and Pain 21. Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Pain Management 22. Procedural Sedation and Analgesia Section 3: Nursing Roles Involved in Pain Management 23. Research Utilization and Application in Pain Management 24. Making Change in the World of Pain Management 25. Implementing and Evaluating Pain Management Safety and Quality 26. Pain Management Education 27. The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in Pain Management

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsGeneral Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill Managing the Critical Care Environment Trauma Respiratory Disorders Cardiac and Vascular Disorders Kidney Disorders Neurologic Disorders Endocrine Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders Hematologic/Immunologic Disorders Complex Special Situations Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is one of the standard comprehensive texts in critical care medicine. This eighth edition is the most recent version of the book, which was originally released in 1984." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, David James Dries, MSE, MD (Regions Hospital) Doody's Score: 5 Stars! Doody's Core Titles® 2022Table of ContentsPART I Common Problems 1 Sudden Deterioration in Neurologic Status 2 Agitation and Delirium 3 Management of Acute Pain in the Intensive Care Unit 4 Fever and Hyperthermia 5 Very High Systemic Arterial Blood Pressure 6 Low Systemic Arterial Blood Pressure 7 Tachycardia and Bradycardia 8 Arterial Hypoxemia 9 Acute Respiratory Failure 10 Hyperbaric Oxygen in Critical Care 11 Pulmonary Edema 12 Pleural Effusion in the Intensive Care Unit 13 Polyuria 14 Oliguria 15 Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis 16 Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia 17 Hyperphosphatemia and Hypophosphatemia 18 Hypomagnesemia 19 Hypocalcemia and Hypercalcemia 20 Disorders of Glucose Control or Blood Glucose Disorders 21 Anemia 22 Coagulopathy in the Intensive Care Unit 23 Jaundice 24 Ascites 25 Acute Abdominal Pain 26 Ileus in Critical Illness 27 Diarrhea 28 Chest Pain 29 Biochemical or Electrocardiographic Evidence of Acute Myocardial Injury PART II Common Approaches for Organ Support, Diagnosis, and Monitoring 30 Point-of-Care Ultrasound 31 Echocardiography 32 Cardiovascular Monitoring 33 Bedside Monitoring of Pulmonary Function 34 Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation 35 Tracheal Intubation 36 Tracheostomy 37 Basic Principles of Mechanical Ventilation 38 Basic Principles of Renal Replacement Therapy 39 Target Temperature Management in Critically Ill Patients 40 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Venovenous and Venoarterial ECMO) 41 Nutritional Support PART III Central Nervous System 42 Advanced Bedside Neuromonitoring 43 Coma 44 Use of Brain Injury Biomarkers in Critical Care Settings 45 Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation 46 Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke 47 Nontraumatic Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 48 Seizures in the Critically Ill 49 Neuromuscular Disorders in the Critically Ill 50 Traumatic Brain Injury 51 Spinal Cord Injury 52 Neuroimaging PART IV Pulmonary 53 Core Principles of Respiratory Physiology and Pathophysiology in Critical Illness 54 Patient-Ventilator Interaction 55 Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation 56 Advanced Techniques in Mechanical Ventilation 57 Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation 58 Adjunctive Respiratory Therapy 59 Intensive Care Unit Imaging 60 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 61 Drowning 62 Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia 63 Severe Asthma Exacerbation in Adults 64 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 65 Pulmonary Embolism 66 Pneumothorax 67 Community-Acquired Pneumonia 68 Nosocomial Pneumonia PART V Cardiovascular 69 Core Principles of Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology in Critical Illness 70 Acute Coronary Syndromes: Therapy 71 Supraventricular Arrhythmias 72 Ventricular Arrhythmias 73 Conduction Disturbances and Cardiac Pacemakers 74 Myocarditis and Acute Myopathies 75 Pericardial Diseases 76 Emergency Heart Valve Disorders 77 Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Failure 78 Hypertensive Crisis: Emergency and Urgency 79 Pathophysiology and Classification of Shock States 80 Resuscitation From Circulatory Shock 81 Inotropic Therapy 82 Mechanical Support in Cardiogenic Shock PART VI Gastrointestinal 83 Portal Hypertension: Critical Care Considerations 84 Hepatorenal Syndrome 85 Hepatopulmonary Syndrome 86 Hepatic Encephalopathy 87 Acute Liver Failure 88 Calculous and Acalculous Cholecystitis 89 Acute Pancreatitis 90 Abdominal Sepsis 91 Mechanical Bowel Obstruction 92 Toxic Megacolon and Ogilvie's Syndrome 93 Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding PART VII Renal 94 Core Principles of Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology in Critical Illness 95 Clinical Assessment of Renal Function 96 Biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury 97 Water Metabolism 98 Advanced Techniques in Blood Purification 99 Fluid and Volume Therapy in the ICU 100 Acute Kidney Injury 101 Urinary Tract Obstruction 102 Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury 103 Glomerulonephritis 104 Interstitial Nephritis PART VIII Infectious Diseases 105 Antimicrobial Stewardship 106 Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Pneumonia 107 Antimicrobial Agents With Primary Activity Against Gram-Negative Bacteria 108 Antimicrobial Agents With Primary Activity Against Gram-Positive Bacteria 109 Antimicrobial Agents Active Against Anaerobic Bacteria 110 Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract 111 Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections 112 Septic Shock 113 Infections of the Urogenital Tract 114 Central Nervous System Infections 115 Infections of Skin, Muscle, and Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections 116 Head and Neck Infections 117 Infectious Endocarditis 118 Fungal Infections 119 Influenza and Acute Viral Syndromes 120 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 121 Infections in the Immunocompromised Patient 122 Tuberculosis 123 Malaria and Other Tropical Infections in the Intensive Care Unit 124 Clostridioides difficile Infection PART IX Hematology 125 Anemia and RBC Transfusion 126 Guidelines for Blood Component Therapy 127 Venous Thromboembolism 128 Anticoagulation in the Intensive Care Unit 129 Monitoring of Coagulation Status 130 Critical Care of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipient PART X Obstetrics 131 Cardiovascular and Endocrinologic Changes Associated With Pregnancy 132 Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy 133 Acute Pulmonary Complications During Pregnancy 134 Postpartum Hemorrhage PART XI Endocrine 135 Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State 136 Adrenal Insufficiency 137 Thyroid Disorders 138 Diabetes Insipidus PART XII Pharmacology and Toxicology 139 General Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 140 Poisoning: Overview of Approaches for Evaluation and Treatment PART XIII Surgery/Trauma 141 Resuscitation of Hypovolemic Shock 142 Mediastinitis 143 Epistaxis 144 Management of the Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patient 145 Intensive Care Unit Management of Lung Transplant Patients 146 Perioperative Management of the Liver Transplant Patient 147 Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation: The Ultimate Treatment for Intestinal Failure 148 Aortic Dissection 149 Mesenteric Ischemia 150 Abdominal Compartment Syndrome 151 Extremity Compartment Syndromes 152 Thromboembolization and Thrombolytic Therapy 153 Atheroembolization 154 Pressure Ulcers 155 Burns, Including Inhalation Injury 156 Thoracic Trauma 157 Abdominal Trauma 158 Pelvic Fractures and Long Bone Fractures 159 Determination of Brain Death and Management of the Brain-Dead Organ Donor 160 Donation After Cardiac Death (Non-Heart-Beating Donation) PART XIV Ethical and End-of-Life Issues 161 Conversations With Families of Critically Ill Patients 162 Resource Allocation in the Intensive Care Unit 163 Basic Ethical Principles in Critical Care PART XV Organization and Management 164 Building Teamwork to Improve Outcomes 165 Severity of Illness Indices and Outcome Prediction 166 Long-Term Outcomes of Critical Illness 167 Early Ambulation in the ICU 168 Mass Critical Care 169 Telemedicine in Intensive Care 170 Teaching Critical Care Online Chapters E1 Difficult Airway Management for Intensivists, 1370.e1 E2 Bedside Ultrasonography, 1370.e36 E3 Central Venous Catheterization, 1370.e67 E4 Arterial Cannulation and Invasive Blood Pressure Measurement, 1370.e71 E5 Bedside Pulmonary Artery Catheterization, 1370.e80 E6 Cardioversion and Defibrillation, 1370.e83 E7 Transvenous and Transcutaneous Cardiac Pacing, 1370.e85 E8 Ventricular Assist Device Implantation, 1370.e87 E9 Pericardiocentesis, 1370.e90 E10 Paracentesis and Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage, 1370.e95 E11 Thoracentesis, 1370.e99 E12 Chest Tube Placement, Care, and Removal, 1370.e101 E13 Fiber-Optic Bronchoscopy, 1370.e105 E14 Bronchoalveolar Lavage and Protected Specimen Bronchial Brushing, 1370.e111 E15 Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy, 1370.e114 E16 Esophageal Balloon Tamponade, 1370.e118 E17 Nasoenteric Feeding Tube Insertion, 1370.e120 E18 Lumbar Puncture, 1370.e122 E19 Jugular Venous and Brain Tissue Oxygen Tension Monitoring, 1370.e124 E20 Intracranial Pressure Monitoring, 1370.e130 E21 Indirect Calorimetry, 1370.e133 E22 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation, 1370.e134 Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The Critical Care Certification Examination 2. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice 3. The Cardiovascular System 4. The Pulmonary System 5. The Neurologic System 6. The Endocrine System 7. The Gastrointestinal System 8. The Renal System 9. The Hematologic and Immunologic Systems 10. The Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems 11. Multisystem 12. Behavioral/Psychosocial [Answers to Learning Activities now fully online] References and Recommended Readings [Appendices deleted] Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUNIT I: Pulmonary System Section One: Airway Management 1. Combitube Insertion and Removal AP 2. Endotracheal Intubation (Perform) AP 3. Endotracheal Intubation (Assist) 4. Endotracheal Tube and Oral Care Practices for Ventilated and Non-ventilated Patients 5. Extubation/Decannulation (Perform) AP 6. Extubation/Decannulation (Assist) 7. King Airway Insertion and Removal AP 8. Laryngeal Mask Airway AP 9. Nasopharyngeal and Oral Airway Insertion 10. Suctioning: Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube 11. Surgical Cricothyrotomy (Perform) AP 12. Surgical Cricothyrotomy (Assist) 13. Tracheostomy Cuff and Tube Care Section Two: Special Pulmonary Procedures 14. Continuous End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring 15. Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy 16. Continuous Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring 17. Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) 18. Oxygen Saturation Monitoring with Pulse Oximetry 19. Pronation Therapy Section Three: Thoracic Cavity Management 20. Autotransfusion 21. Chest Tube Placement (Perform) AP 22. Chest Tube Placement (Assist) 23. Chest Tube Removal (Perform) AP 24. Chest Tube Removal (Assist) 25. Closed Chest Drainage System 26. Needle Thoracostomy (Perform) AP 27. Thoracentesis (Perform) AP 28. Thoracentesis (Assist) Section Four: Ventilatory Management 29. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (Through an Artificial Airway): Volume and Pressure Modes 30. Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) 31. Manual Self-Inflating Resuscitation Bag-Valve Device 32. Peripheral Nerve Stimulators 33. Weaning Mechanical Ventilation UNIT II: Cardiovascular System Section Five: Cardiac Emergencies 34. Automated External Defibrillation 35. Cardioversion 36. Defibrillation (External) 37. Defibrillation (Internal) (Perform) AP 38. Defibrillation (Internal) Assist 39. Emergent Open Sternotomy (Perform) AP 40. Emergent Open Sternotomy (Assist) 41. External Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator 42. Pericardiocentesis (Perform) AP 43. Pericardiocentesis (Assist) Section Six: Cardiac Pacemakers 44. Atrial Electrogram 45. Atrial Overdrive Pacing (Perform) AP 46. Epicardial Pacing Wire Removal AP 47. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator 48. Permanent Pacemaker (Assessing Function) 49. Temporary Transcutanous (External) Pacing 50. Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker Insertion (Perform) AP 51. Temporary Transvenous and Epicardial Pacing Section Seven: Circulatory Assist Devices 52. Intraaortic Balloon Pump Management 53. Ventricular Assist Devices AP Section Eight: Electrocardiographic Leads and Cardiac Monitoring 54. Cardiac Monitoring and Electrocardiographic Leads 55. Extra Electrocardiographic Leads: Right Precordial and Left Posterior Leads 56. ST-Segment Monitoring (Continuous) 57. Twelve-Lead Electrocardiogram Section Nine: Hemodynamic Monitoring 58. Arterial Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP 59. Arterial Catheter Insertion (Assist), Care, and Removal 60. Arterial Pressure-Based Cardiac Output Monitoring 61. Blood Sampling from an Arterial Catheter 62. Blood Sampling from a Central Venous Catheter 63. Blood Sampling from a Pulmonary Artery Catheter 64. Cardiac Output Measurement Techniques (Invasive) 65. Central Venous Catheter Removal 66. Central Venous Catheter Site Care 67. Central Venous/Right Atrial Pressure Monitoring 68. Esophageal Cardiac Output Monitoring: Perform AP 69. Esophageal Cardiac Output Monitoring: Assist 70. Non-Invasive Cardiac Output Monitoring 71. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP 72. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Assist) and Pressure Monitoring 73. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Removal 74. Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Pressure Lines, Troubleshooting 75. Single-Pressure and Multiple-Pressure Transducer Systems Section Ten: Special Cardiac Procedures 76. Femoral Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal 77. Radial Arterial Sheath Removal 78. Pericardial Catheter Management 79. Thenar Tissue Oxygen Saturation Monitoring 80. Transesophageal Echocardiography (Assist) Section Eleven: Vascular Access 81. Arterial Puncture AP 82. Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Perform) AP 83. Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Assist) 84. Implantable Venous Access Device: Access, Deaccess, and Care AP 85. Intraosseus Devices 86. Mid Line Catheters AP 87. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter AP UNIT III: Neurologic System Section Twelve: Neurologic Monitoring 88. Bispectral Index Monitoring 89. Brain Tissue Oxygenation Monitoring: Insertion (Assist), Care, and Troubleshooting 90. Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring 91. Cerebral Micodialysis 92. Intracranial Bolt and Fiberoptic Catheter Insertion (Assist), Intracranial Pressure Monitoring, Care, Troubleshooting, and Removal 93. Intraventricular/Fiberoptic Catheter Insertion (Assist), Monitoring, Nursing Care, Troubleshooting, and Removal 94. Intraventricular Catheter with External Transducer for Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage and Intracranial Pressure Monitoring 95. Lumbar Subarachnoid Catheter Insertion (Assist) for Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage and Pressure Monitoring Section Thirteen: Special Neurologic Procedures 96. Lumbar Puncture (Perform) AP 97. Lumbar Puncture (Assist) 98. NEW! Pupillometer 99. Rotorest® Lateral Rotation Surface 100. Thermoregulation: External and Intravascular Warming & Cooling Devices Section Fourteen: Traction Management 101. Cervical Tongs or Halo Ring: Application for Use in Cervical Traction (Assist) 102. Cervical Traction Maintenance 103. Halo Ring and Vest Care 104. Pin Site Care: Cervical Tongs and Halo Pins Section Fifteen: Pain Management 105. Epidural Catheters: Assisting with Insertion and Pain Management 106. Patient-Controlled Analgesia 107. Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Assisting with Insertion and Pain Management UNIT IV: Gastrointestinal System Section Sixteen: Special Gastrointestinal Procedures 108. Esophagogastric Tamponade Tube 109. NEW! Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) 110. Gastric Lavage in Hemorrhage and Overdose 111. Endoscopic Therapy 112. Intraabdominal Pressure Monitoring 113. Nasogastric and Orogastric Tube Insertion, Care, and Removal 114. Molecular Adsorbents Recirculation System (MARS) 115. Paracentesis (Perform) AP 116. Paracentesis (Assist) 117. Peritoneal Lavage (Perform) AP 118. Peritoneal Lavage (Assist) UNIT V: Renal System Section Seventeen: Renal Replacement 119. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies 120. Hemodialysis 121. Peritoneal Dialysis UNIT VI: Hematologic System Section Eighteen: Fluid Management 122. Use of a Massive Infusion Device and a Pressure Infuser Bag Section Nineteen: Special Hematologic Procedures 123. Apheresis and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (Assist) 124. Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration (Perform) AP 125. Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration (Assist) UNIT VII: Integumentary System Section Twenty: Burn Wound Management 126. Burn Wound Care 127. Donor Site Care 128. Skin Graft Care Section Twenty-One: Special Integumentary Procedures 129. Intracompartmental Pressure Monitoring AP 130. Suture and Staple Removal 131. Wound Closure AP Section Twenty-Two: Wound Management 132. Cleaning, Irrigating, Culturing, and Dressing an Open Wound 133. Débridement: Pressure Ulcers, Burns, and Wounds AP 134. Drain Removal 135. Fecal Containment Devices and Bowel Management System 136. Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy 137. Wound Management with Excessive Drainage UNIT VIII: Nutrition 138. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG), Gastrostomy, and Jejunostomy Tube Care 139. Small-Bore Feeding Tube Insertion and Care 140. Small-Bore Feeding Tube Insertion Using an Electromagnetic Guidance System (CORTRAK®) UNIT IX: Calculating Medication Doses 141. Calculating Doses, Flow Rates, and Administration of Continuous Intravenous Infusions Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUNIT ONE: FOUNDATIONS IN CRITICAL CARE NURSING 1. Caring for the Critically Ill Patient 2. Ethical and Legal Issues 3. Facilitating Care Transitions New title/focus! UNIT TWO: COMMON PROBLEMS IN CRITICAL CARE 4. Psychosocial Alterations 5. Sleep Alterations 6. Nutritional Alterations 7. Gerontological Alterations 8. Pain and Pain Management 9. Sedation and Delirium Management 10. End-of-Life Care UNIT THREE: CARDIOVASCULAR ALTERATIONS 11. Cardiovascular Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures 12. Cardiovascular Disorders 13. Cardiovascular Therapeutic Management UNIT FOUR: PULMONARY ALTERATIONS 14. Pulmonary Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures 15. Pulmonary Disorders 16. Pulmonary Therapeutic Management UNIT FIVE: NEUROLOGICAL ALTERATIONS 17. Neurological Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures 18. Neurologic Disorders and Therapeutic Management UNIT SIX: KIDNEY ALTERATIONS 19. Kidney Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures 20. Kidney Disorders and Therapeutic Management UNIT SEVEN: GASTROINTESTINAL ALTERATIONS 21. Gastrointestinal Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures 22. Gastrointestinal Disorders and Therapeutic Management UNIT EIGHT: ENDOCRINE ALTERATIONS 23. Endocrine Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures 24. Endocrine Disorders and Therapeutic Management UNIT NINE: MULTISYSTEM ALTERATIONS 25. Trauma 26. Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 27. Hematological Disorders and Oncological Emergencies APPENDICES Appendix A. Nursing Management Plans of Care Appendix B. Physiologic Formulas for Critical Care Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPerfusion 2. Gas Exchange 3. Mobility 4. Digestion 5. Urinary Elimination 6. Intracranial Regulation 7. Metabolism and Glucose Regulation 8. Immunity 9. Cellular Regulation 10.Tissue Integrity 11. Cognition 12. Infection and Inflammation 13. Development 14. Reproduction 15. Mood, Stress, and Addiction

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Table of ContentsPrinciples of ResuscitationResuscitation of the Traumatically Injured PatientNursing Care for the Initial Resuscitation of Severe Sepsis PatientsNursing Care for the Initial Resuscitation of Burn PatientsPediatric ResuscitationTargeted Temperature Management After Cardiac ArrestResuscitation Team Roles and Responsibilities: In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Arrest TeamsFamily Presence and Support During ResuscitationOutcomes of In-hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Review of the EvidenceThe Role of Tele-Critical Care in Rescue and Resuscitation

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Table of ContentsPostacute Sequelae of COVID-19 Critical Illness COVID-19 and Acute Kidney Injury Role of Acute Thrombosis in Coronavirus Disease 2019 COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: One Pathogen, Multiple Phenotypes COVID-19 in the Critically Ill Pregnant Patient Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in COVID-19 Acute Neurologic Complications of COVID-19 and Postacute Sequelae of COVID-19 Severe COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in Children and Adolescents Review of Anti-inflammatory and Antiviral Therapeutics for Hospitalized Patients Infected with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 High-Flow Nasal Oxygen and Noninvasive Ventilation for COVID-19 Critical Care Response During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Book SynopsisFollowing the publication of the department of health document - Comprehensive Critical Care (2000), the majority of hospitals in England have set up Critical Care Outreach Teams. The Government provided a significant sum of money for hospitals to set up outreach services. There are now calls for an evaluation of their impact.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Part I: The Evolution of Critical Care Outreach. 1. The Origins of critical care outreach Derek Bainbridge. 2. Designing an Outreach Service David Wood. Audit Case Study: Scoring all observations compared with scoring on concern David Wood. Part II: Clinical Practice in Critical Care Outreach. 3. The Initial Assessing and Care of the ‘At Risk Patient’ Jeremy Groves, Jayne Tague & Lee Cutler. 4. Specific Clinical Problems Lee Cutler, Elaine Shaw & David Wood. Chapter 5. Sharing Critical Care Skills Kathryn Warren, Rinky Ingles & Lee Cutler. Case study: Use of a clinical simulator Lee Cutler & Judith Cutler. 6. Role Expansion and the Critical Care Outreach Nurse Lee Cutler & Denise Honour. Expanding the role of the nurse in Critical Care Outreach: A Case study Elaine Shaw. Part III: Continuity of Care for the Critically Ill. 7. Transfering patients from critical care to the ward Wayne Robson. 8. Critical care follow up Kate Bray. 9. Patient Diaries Wayne Robson, Gayle Wheeldon, Denise Penny. Part IV: Managing and Supporting Outreach Practitioners. 10. Establishing and Managing a Critical Care Outreach Team: A Practical Approach Alex Larkin. Case study: The role of the physiotherapist in the critical care outreach team Alex Larkin. 11. The Learning Needs of Critical Care Outreach Practitioners Lee Cutler. Part V: Developing and Evaluating Critical Care Outreach. 12. Managing Change in Critical Care Outreach: A Toolkit for Practice Nicola Platts & Sue Shepherd. 13. Evaluation of Critical Care Outreach: Are the Resources for Outreach Justified? Paul Whitting & David Edbrooke. Index.

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Book SynopsisChildren may require high dependency care for a variety of reasons, and this care is delivered ideally in a designated high dependency unit but sometimes on the general paediatric ward or even an adult ward as a temporary measure. Children's High Dependency Nursing is an invaluable resource for nurses delivering high dependency care to children, providing them with the knowledge required to deliver effective and high quality high dependency care Children's High Dependency Nursing explores all the key areas required for efficient nursing care, including what high dependency care is and how and where it should be delivered, clinical examination skills and the various clinical or body systems requiring support., caring for families when a child dies, and mental health and intellectual impairment. With practical features throughout such as learning outcomes, case studies and activities, this is an indispensable guide for post-registration children's nurses who provide higTable of ContentsTable of Contents Chapter 1 What is High Dependency Care? Helen Day and Andrea Cockett Chapter 2 Clinical Assessment of Children Helen Day and Andrea Cockett Chapter 3 Therapeutic Interventions for Children Requiring High Dependency Care Leanne E. Burns Chapter 4 Respiratory Disease Andrea Cockett Chapter 5 Cardiac Disease Andrea Cockett Chapter 6 Neurology and Neurotrauma Helen Day and Andrea Cockett Chapter 7 Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems Leanne E. Burns and Andrea Cockett Chapter 8 The Immunocompromised Child Joan Walters Chapter 9 Major Trauma and Burns Sheena Carson Chapter 10 Technology Dependent Children and Complex Care Paula Kelly and Deborah Lynn Chapter 11 Mental Health and Intellectual Impairment Louise L. Clark Chapter 12 Neonatal Care Lynne Wainwright and Joyce Wood Chapter 13 Pain Management Andrea Cockett Chapter 14 Caring for a Family when a Child Dies Andrea Cockett

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe book scores 5 stars on Amazon I'm newly qualified, working in paediatric high dependency. Got this book a few weeks ago and now I have it with me every shift. It is pocket sized but doesn't miss out any information. Very easy to understand, so useful for someone newly qualified. I've looked at some of the other books on the market, and they are too in depth. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone working in PICU or PHDU. This excellent little book will become a classic for all children's nurses caring for critically ill children. I randomly tested the content by looking up information in the index and was rewarded with a broad and up to date range of contents. The book will be especially useful to staff nurses new to the specialty where the book's brevity, depth and transparency will come into its own. I have already recommended the book to many of my colleagues and loaned it to them for their opinion and comment. The feedback so far has been universally positive. The authors must be congratulated for their splendid book. Jerry Masterson, RGN, RN (Child ) Dip Ch. Excellent pocket book which is written in an easy to follow style covering the essential points for anyone working with critically ill children.Very easy to follow sections with all the essential information immediately to hand. This book is great to have in your pocket at work so you can dip in and out when you want...it was my bible when I first went into PICU!!! This is an excellent book. It is pocket sized so it is excellent to keep in your pocket whilst at work. It gives excellent explanations of all aspects of intensive care. It is easy to understand even for a beginner! I recently started a job in PICU and was recommended this book as a useful guide. This book has helped me so much and I take it on every shift. Working with critically ill children can be overwhelming and the required knowledge is vast, this book is a fantastic aid in managing that knowledge and enabling you to help care for patients effectively. I also feel that this book would also help nurses caring for children in a non-intensive care setting. Wonderful book for a newly qualified nurse working on a PICU. Very easy to use and handy size to carry about. Highly recommended! This book has some really useful information for everyday questions on PICU; it's easy to use and is suitable for all nurses in this setting - be it newly qualified or switching areas. Excellent pocket book which is written in an easy to follow style covering the essential points for anyone working with critically ill children. Very easy to follow sections with all the essential information immediately to hand.Table of Contents1 All about resuscitation 2 Airway and breathing: Including common respiratory problems and blood gas interpretation 3 Cardiac care 4 The kidneys and renal replacement 5 Liver function and failure 6 Neurology - Assessment and management 7 Oncology emergency 8 Fluids and nutrition 9 Blood and electrolytes: normal values, special tests and transfusion 10 Drugs - inotropes, vasodilators, sedatives, analgesics and muscle relaxants 11 Pain and sedation 12 Handy hints for various conditions 13 Transport of critically ill infants and children - intra and interhospital transport 14 Safeguarding children and young people 15 Death of a child 16 Child development 17 Quick reference to syndromes Abbreviations

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Book SynopsisOffers a user-friendly, practical approach, and provides all the features nursing educators and students rely on for comprehensive legal and ethical advice. This book includes chapters on risk management and conflict management, critical-thinking features, an emphasis on ethical issues, and examines the role of the nurse in the political process.Trade ReviewAfter reading this, the healthcare professional will be better informed and prepared in dealing with legal issues. Educators will find this a useful tool for the classroom." - Journal for Healthcare QualityTable of Contents Part 1: Nursing Practice 1. Nursing Practice Part 2: Nursing and the Law 2. Standards of Care 3. The Law Part 3: Nursing Ethics 4. Lobbying 5. Ethics in Nursing Part 4: Liability in Professional Practice 6. Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts 7. Common Areas of Negligence and Liability 8. Documentation and the Nurse 9. Electronic Documentation 10. Risk Management 11. Informed Consent 12. Facility Liability: Employment Issues 13. Liability of the Nurse Manager 14. The Nurse and the Medical Malpractice Lawsuit 15. The Expert 16. Professional Liability Insurance Part 5: Professional Issues 17. The Nurse and the Contract 18. Conflict Management and the Nurse

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Book SynopsisNow edited by a pulmonologist, this third edition is one of the best written texts for students learning to understand the assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory disease. Each chapter begins with a background of selected disorders, followed by a case study with questions and answers designed to stimulate critical thinking skills.Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Patient Assessment Robert L. Wilkins, PhD, RRT, FAARC Philip M. Gold, MD, MACP, FCCP CHAPTER 2 Introduction to Respiratory Failure Robert L. Wilkins, PhD, RRT, FAARC James R. Dexter, MD, FACP, FCCP CHAPTER 3 Asthma Robert L. Wilkins, PhD, RRT, FAARC Philip M. Gold, MD, MACP, FCCP CHAPTER 4 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Robert L. Wilkins, PhD, RRT, FAARC Philip M. Gold, MD, MACP, FCCP CHAPTER 5 Cystic Fibrosis N. Lennard Specht, MD CHAPTER 6 Hemodynamic Monitoring and Shock Robert L. Wilkins, PhD, RRT, FAARC James R. Dexter, MD, FACP, FCCP CHAPTER 7 Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease James R. Dexter, MD, FACP, FCCP CHAPTER 8 Heart Failure Arthur B. Marshak, MS, RRT, RPFT George H. Hicks, MS, RRT CHAPTER 9 Smoke Inhalation Injury and Burns George H. Hicks, MS, RRT Carl Eckrode, MPH, RRT CHAPTER 10 Near Drowning William F. Galvin, MSEd, RRT, CPFT, FAARC CHAPTER 11 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Robert L. Wilkins, PhD, RRT, FAARC James R. Dexter, MD, FACP, FCCP CHAPTER 12 Chest Trauma George H. Hicks, MS, RRT Carl A. Eckrode, MPH, RRT CHAPTER 13 Postoperative Atelectasis Thomas P. Malinowski, BS, RRT, FAARC CHAPTER 14 Interstitial Lung Disease N. Lennard Specht, MD, FACP CHAPTER 15 Neuromuscular Diseases N. Lennard Specht, MD, FACP Rebekah Bartos, MSN, FNP CHAPTER 16 Bacterial Pneumonia Robert L. Wilkins, PhD, RRT, FAARC James R. Dexter, MD, FACP, FCCP CHAPTER 17 Pneumonia in the Immunocompromised Patient Philip M. Gold, MD, MACP, FCCP N. Lennard Specht, MD, FACP CHAPTER 18 Sleep Disordered Breathing Enrique Gil, MD, FCCP CHAPTER 19 Tuberculosis James R. Dexter, MD, FACP, FCCP Robert L. Wilkins, PhD, RRT, FAARC CHAPTER 20 Lung Cancer Gregory A.B. Cheek, MD, FCCP, MSPH APPENDIX A Normal Laboratory Values APPENDIX B GOLD Standards for Diagnosing and Treating Patients with COPD APPENDIX C Websites Useful for Learning Information About the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Disease Index

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Book SynopsisThis unique care plan text is packed with outstanding features - it's the resource students will turn to again and again. They'll find everything they need to create and implement great care plans across the lifespan.Table of Contents Introduction Health Perception-Health Management Pattern Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern Elimination Pattern Activity-Exercise Pattern Sleep-Rest Pattern Cognitive-Perceptual Pattern Self-Perception and Self-Concept Pattern Role-Relationship Pattern Sexuality-Reproductive Pattern Coping-Stress Tolerance Pattern Value-Belief Pattern Appendix A: NANDA's Axes DefinitionsAppendix B: Admission Assessment Form and Sample

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Book SynopsisPrepares graduate nurses to meet the challenges of practice today and to take leadership roles in the future. From its historical roots to contemporary concerns and trends, the author traces the development of the advanced practice nursing role and articulates the major issues facing practitioners today.Table of Contents Foreword Introduction The Evolution of Advanced Practice in Nursing Advanced Practice Nursing in the Current Sociopolitical Environment The American Health Care System: Implications for Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Selected Theories and Models for Advanced Practice Nursing Acute and Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing: Past, Present, and Future Formulation and Approval of Credentialing and Clinical Privileges Reimbursement for Expanded Professional Nursing Practice Services Marketing the Role: Formulating, Articulating, and Negotiating Advanced Practice Nursing Positions Advanced Practice Nursing: Inquiry and Evaluation Publishing in Nursing Journals Legal and Ethical Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice Global Health and International Opportunities Advanced Practice Nursing and Health Policy The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as Educator Clinical Microsystem Thinking and Resources for Advanced Practice Nursing The Future of APRN Practice and the Impact of Current Healthcare Trends

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Book SynopsisRely on this best-selling laboratory manual to provide the hands-on practice you need to confidently perform the most common to complex respiratory procedures for class and clinical. Step-by-step instructions with detailed diagrams and illustrations seamlessly guide you through every procedure.Table of Contents Laboratory and Clinical Safety Communication and Cultural Diversity in Health Care Infection Control Sterilization and Disinfection Medical Record Patient Assessment: Basic Skills Vital Signs Patient Assessment: Advanced Skills Bedside Assessment of Pulmonary Mechanics Oxygen Supply Systems Oxygen Analysis Oxygen Therapy Administration Humidity Devices Aerosol Generators Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology Review Aerosol and Medication Therapy Hyperinflation Therapy Techniques Bronchial Hygiene: Chest Physiotherapy Adjunct Techniques for Bronchial Hygiene Manual Resuscitators and Manual Ventilation Pharyngeal Airways Suctioning Endotracheal Intubation Tracheostomy Care Artificial Airway Care and Maintenance Noninvasive Blood Gas Monitoring Arterial Blood Gas Sampling Arterial Blood Gas Analysis and Maintenance Blood Gas Interpretation and Calculations Basic Chest X Ray Interpretation Pulmonary Function Testing Electrocardiography Hemodynamic Monitoring Phlebotomy Intravenous Insertion and Maintenance Chest Tube Drainage Systems Bronchoscopy Assisting Noninvasive Ventilation Pressure Ventilators Continuous Mechanical Ventilation Ventilator Modes Ventilator Initiation Patient Ventilator System Care and Maintenance Discontinuation of Mechanical Ventilation Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Neonatal/Pediatric Ventilation Respiratory Care in Alternate Settings Appendices Normal and Critical Values, Formulas and Rules of Thumb Glossary

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Book SynopsisPresents the step-by-step guidance you need to develop individualized plans of care while also honing your critical-thinking and analytical skills. The book offers about 160 care plans in all, covering acute, community, and home-care settings across the life span.Table of Contents Index of Diseases and Disorders Key to Essential Terminology Nursing Diagnoses Accepted for Use and Research for 2018-20 Introduction 1. The Nursing Process: Planning Care Using Critical Thinking 2. Cardiovascular Disorders 3. Respiratory Disorders 4. Neurological/Sensory Disorders 5. Gastrointestinal Disorders 6. Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders 7. Diseases of the Blood/Blood-Forming Organs 8. Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders 9. Women’s Health 10. Men’s Health 11. Orthopedic Disorders 12. Integumentary Disorders 13. Systemic Infections and Immunological Disorders 14. General Disorders Bibliography Index of Nursing Diagnoses

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Book SynopsisDevelop the test-taking skills you need to prepare for your certification examination and build the knowledge base you need to successfully enter practice. Begin with high-yield content reviews of must-know disorders; then quiz yourself with questions reflecting those found on the ANCC and AANP certification examinations.Table of Contents 1. Understanding Test Design and Theory 2. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 3. Neurological Disorders 4. Skin Disorders 5. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems 6. Cardiac Disorders 7. Respiratory Disorders 8. Gastrointestinal Disorders 9. Genitourinary and Reproductive Systems 10. Musculoskeletal Disorders 11. Peripheral Vascular Disorders 12. Endocrine Disorders 13. Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders 14. Hematological and Select Immunologic Disorders 15. Psychosocial Disorders 16. Older Adults 17. Pediatrics 18. Childbearing 19. Professional Issues Index

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Book SynopsisPraise for the First Edition:This is a very practical and easy to read book with many strategies to help new nurses adapt to the stressors of the workplace. It is filled with thought-provoking stories and activities that can foster confidence in tackling workplace issues as well as self-care activities to enhance wholeness and well-being.There is something in this book for everyone. Score: 96, 4 stars.DOODY'S MEDICAL REVIEWSThis unique resource will help nurses overcome stressors and challenges whenand even before they arise. Featuring seven new chapters and a multitude of new authors, the second edition reflects the latest research on resilience and well-being and applies it specifically to nursing professionals.The book describes a diverse range of proactive and preventive approaches nurses can harness in a variety of healthcare contexts. These strategies help develop strength, flexibility, and the determinatio

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Book SynopsisThe first book on emotional intelligence (EI) written for nurses, this comprehensive resource delivers both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to improve patient outcomes. Authored by one of the foremost experts in EI and nursing, the text discusses the foundations of EI and shows how EI skills can and should be applied to any practice setting in nursing. Using core concepts of EI and evidence-based research, this publication discusses the implications of EI on key nursing challenges such as burnout, patient safety, staff retention, conflict management, ethical decision-making, quality and safety, and wellness.Emotional Intelligence in Nursing addresses the application of EI skills in various arenas of clinical practice and in advanced practice nursing roles. Each chapter contains one or two case studies featuring a nurse or care team at a crossroads event. Sometimes the clinicians in the case studies use EI skills; sometimes they do not. The case study i

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide to diagnostic tests, advanced treatments, medication management, research protocols, and best practice standards is a quick and handy reference for the advanced practice nurse caring for stroke patients. Fast Facts About Stroke Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse serves as an instructive resource for advanced practice providers not specializing in neurology or neurocritical care but who are increasingly called upon to care for patients suffering from stroke while integrating into a multidisciplinary stroke team.This new book provides foundational information on the anatomy and physiology of the stroke patient, as well as diagnostic and assessment tools and details on treatment and education. In addition, the book provides important information on critical care, pharmacology, end-of-life management, and research, as well as examining the role of the advanced practice provider who is integrating within the core stroke team. Fast Facts About Stroke Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse provides advanced practice nurses with the essential knowledge they will need to successfully care for stroke patients while adapting into their role on the core stroke team.Key Features: Reflects the most current standards of the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and the leading certifying organizations Foundational information on stroke care, anatomy, and physiology Comprehensive review of diagnostic studies and treatments Information on stroke research protocols, pharmacology, and end-of-life management Advanced level resource for new and seasoned advanced practice providers

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Book SynopsisFrom the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series comes a comprehensive yet accessible overview of all the fundamental elements of acute and critical care nursing.Table of ContentsContributors vii Acknowledgements viii Preface ix Abbreviations x About the companion website xii Part 1 Nursing in acute and critical care 1 1 Critical care without walls 2 2 Recognising risk of deterioration: ABCDE assessment 4 3 Early warning tools and care escalation 6 4 Hospital-acquired infection: infection prevention and control 8 5 Pain management 10 6 Psychosocial issues 12 7 Safe transfer of the acutely unwell patient 14 Part 2 Airway: maintaining airway patency 17 8 Upper airway: assessment and management 18 9 Advanced airway management 20 10 Airway management: tracheostomy 22 Part 3 Breathing: patients with breathing problems 25 11 Respiratory physiology: oxygenation 26 12 Respiratory physiology: ventilation 28 13 Assessment of breathing 30 14 Respiratory investigations 32 15 Oxygen therapy 34 16 Respiratory failure 36 17 Breathing problems: obstructive disorders 38 18 Breathing problems: lung (parenchymal) disorders 40 19 Breathing problems: pleural disorders 42 20 Respiratory support: non-invasive ventilation 44 21 Principles of thoracic surgery 46 Part 4 Circulation: patients with circulatory problems 49 22 Circulatory physiology 1: circulation 50 23 Circulatory physiology 2: the heart and cardiac cycle 52 24 Circulatory physiology 3: control of circulation 54 25 Assessment of circulation 56 26 Cardiac investigations 58 27 Fluid, electrolytes and intravenous fluids 60 28 Haemodynamic monitoring 62 29 Acute chest pain 64 30 The 12-lead electrocardiogram 66 31 Altered heart rhythm 68 32 Physiology of the immune system 70 33 Acute circulatory failure 1: distributive (sepsis) 72 34 Acute circulatory failure 2: distributive (anaphylaxis and neurogenic) 74 35 Acute circulatory failure 3: hypovolaemia 76 36 Acute circulatory failure 4: obstructive 78 37 Acute circulatory failure 5: heart failure 80 38 Principles of cardiac surgery 82 39 Physiology of the gastrointestinal system 84 40 Acute medical and surgical gastrointestinal problems 86 41 Physiology of the renal system 88 42 Acute kidney injury 90 43 Burns: immediate care 92 44 Major trauma 94 45 Resuscitation 96 Part 5 Disability: patients with neurological impairment 99 46 Physiology of the brain 100 47 Neurological assessment 102 48 Neurological impairment 104 49 Drug overdose and poisoning 106 50 Acute endocrine problems 108 Part 6 Exposure 111 51 Skin integrity 112 52 Nutritional assessment and support 114 Part 7 Decision making in acute and critical care 117 53 Summary of decision making 118 54 Professional, legal and ethical considerations 120 55 Mental health concerns 122 56 Last days of life 124 Appendix 126 References and further reading 127 Glossary 136 Index 148

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