Principles and Practice of High Dependency Nursing - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 070202712X ISBN 13: 9780702027123

Casa editrice: Bailliere Tindall, 2006

Riassunto

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book provides invaluable information for nurses working in all acute hospital wards and departments including recovery units, high dependency units, acute surgical or medical wards, and accident and emergency units. Some chapters are devoted to specific clinical areas such as cardiac care and respiratory care, with others covering broader clinical issues such as pain management and post-operative care. The underpinning anatomy, physiology and pharmacology are included in relevant chapters. In all these areas there is a strong emphasis on clinical application. Chapters on non-clinical, yet vital, components of high dependency nursing are also included to address aspects such as the development, management, interpersonal and social issues associated with high dependency care. Focuses specifically on high dependency care making the book much more relevant for non-I.T.U. nurses Includes the underpinning A & P and pharmacology to obviate the need for further purchase Covers management and professional aspects as well as psycho-social issues making the book comprehensive providing all they need to know Provides Learning Objectives in each chapter facilitate study and revision Offers numerous illustrations help to clarify and amplify the text Fully updated in line with recent developments in policy and practice e.g. the government report Comprehensive Critical Care (DoH 2000) and N.S.F.s Improved layout via use of boxes and tables to make it easier to find relevant information New chapter on The development, growth and context of high dependency care. All chapters updated in terms of references and evidence-based practice

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L'autore

Mandy Sheppard, R.N., E.N.B., 100 Training and Development Consultant, U.K.; and Michael W. Wright, M.B.A., R.N., D.M.S., C.H.S.M., E.N.B., Deputy Director of Nursing, Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital N.H.S. Trust London, U.K.

Contenuti

Section 1: General Issues in High Dependency Care. The development, growth and context of high dependency care. Fundamental principles of high dependency care. Interpersonal issues in high dependency care. Social issues in high dependency care. Section 2: Clinical Issues in High Dependency Care. Respiratory care. Cardiac care. Neurological care. Post-anaesthetic and post-operative care. Clinical emergencies. Fluid and electrolytes. Pain management. Index.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Bailliere Tindall
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 070202712X
• ISBN 13: 9780702027123
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 388
• Redattore: Sheppard Mandy
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia