Minor Injuries: A Clinical Guide for Nurses - Brossura

Purcell, Dennis

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0443062773 ISBN 13: 9780443062773

Casa editrice: Churchill Livingstone, 2003

Riassunto

This definitive, accessible guide to the clinical examination and treatment of minor injuries presents essential knowledge and skills in a single text -- perfect for nurses and nurse practitioners who work in minor injuries clinics, emergency departments, or the community. It features a comprehensive range of the conditions likely to be encountered in each area, with clear "how-to" instructions for examination and treatment of minor ailments such as cuts, sprains, minor burns, coughs and colds, as well as guidelines on when to refer patients for emergency care. Extensive illustrations clarify anatomical features and clearly demonstrate clinical skills.

Highly illustrated with line drawings to demonstrate anatomical features and clinical skills

Contains short case studies to demonstrate principles in practice

Presents various algorithms and care pathways; as most minor injury clinics work from established protocols

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Contenuti

Part 1 General issues: Definitions. The background to clinical practice. Clinical examination and documentation. The injured child. Basics of musculoskeletal injury and examination. Part 2 Musculoskeletal injuries: The neck and upper limbs. The back and lower limbs. Part 3 Other minor injuries: Minor wounds and burns. Minor head injuries. The face. References and further reading. Index.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Churchill Livingstone
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0443062773
• ISBN 13: 9780443062773
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 308
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Barbara Criscuolo; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italia