Description
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
