Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, Volume 2The 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 nurse needs to use, such as ventilatory assistance and hemodynamic monitoring. The text also provides real-life case studies to help readers understand how concepts apply to critical care practice. New chapters on the hot areas of Nutrition and Comfort and Sedation reflect the real-world challenges of the critical care nurse. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 4th Edition also comes with a companion website with self-study exercises. Ideal for students as well as experienced nurses new to critical care. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details.
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Page 35
... Organ Sharing ( UNOS ) , a group that maintains a list of patients who are await- ing organ and tissue transplantation and helps to coordinate the procurement of organs . In 2003 , 82,500 people were on the organ transplantation waiting ...
... Organ Sharing ( UNOS ) , a group that maintains a list of patients who are await- ing organ and tissue transplantation and helps to coordinate the procurement of organs . In 2003 , 82,500 people were on the organ transplantation waiting ...
Page 286
... Organ Dysfunction Syndrome Sepsis or septic shock Severe trauma Major surgery Burns Hypovolemic shock Acute pancreatitis Acute renal failure Acute respiratory distress syndrome ( ARDS ) Necrotic tissue Age ≥65 yr Delayed , inadequate ...
... Organ Dysfunction Syndrome Sepsis or septic shock Severe trauma Major surgery Burns Hypovolemic shock Acute pancreatitis Acute renal failure Acute respiratory distress syndrome ( ARDS ) Necrotic tissue Age ≥65 yr Delayed , inadequate ...
Page 668
... organ dysfunction in the older trauma patient . Heart and Lung , 31 ( 5 ) , 315-326 . This study was conducted to determine baseline values of cardiac index and oxygen transport variables in the older patient with multiple trauma within ...
... organ dysfunction in the older trauma patient . Heart and Lung , 31 ( 5 ) , 315-326 . This study was conducted to determine baseline values of cardiac index and oxygen transport variables in the older patient with multiple trauma within ...
Contents
Overview of Critical Care | 3 |
Individual and Family | 9 |
Hematological and Immune 18 Surgical and Trauma | 15 |
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References to this book
Introductory Medical-surgical Nursing Barbara Kuhn Timby,Nancy Ellen Smith No preview available - 2007 |
Portable LPN: The All-in-one Reference for Practical Nurses Catherine E. Harold No preview available - 2005 |