Critical Care Nursing: Science and Practice

by Sheila Adam (Editor), Sue Osborne (Editor), John Welch (Editor)

Overview

The 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780192515322
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	03/09/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	608
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

Sheila Adam, Chief Nurse, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK Sue Osborne, Independent Consultant, formerly sister in critical care, St George's Hospital, London, UK John Welch, Consultant Nurse in Critical Care and Critical Care Outreach, University College London Hospitals, London, UK

Table of Contents

1. The critical care continuum, Sheila Adam and Deborah Dawson
2. The critical care environment, Sheila Adam
3. The patient within the critical care environment, John Welch
4. Respiratory problems, John Welch and Claire Black
5. Cardiovascular problems, Sue Osborne
6. Cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, John Welch
7. Renal problems, John Welch
8. Neurological problems, Sandra Fairley
9. Gastrointestinal problems and nutrition, Sheila Adam
10. Sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction, John Welch
11. Trauma and major haemorrhage, Sue Osborne
12. Haematological problems, Sue Osborne
13. The immune system and the immunocompromised patient, Andrew Dimech
14. Endocrine, obstetric and drug overdose emergencies, Sue Osborne
15. Managing major incidents and preparing for pandemics, Sheila Adam
16. Evaluating evidence and quality of care in the critical care unit, John Welch

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

This is an excellent reference for critical care nurses. The book combines theory and pathophysiology content with clinical aspects of critical care nursing. "A strong emphasis is placed on the critical care nurse as part of the healthcare team, as well as providing relevant research-based practical content for the novice and experienced critical care nurse. The broad-based foundation chapters introduce the problems that critical care nurses are faced with in the beginning stages of their career. As the text progresses through each chapter, the content builds to discussing specific disorders or dysfunction as relevant to the chapter content. "The audience for this book is the novice critical care nurse and the experienced nurse. Concepts are discussed in a clear format for both parties. "Key features of this text include the well-developed and outlined tables that highlight various causes, symptoms, and manifestations of various conditions. Drug tables and physical assessment findings are also well outlined in table format. The content is clear and concise, which allows the user to gain critical content quickly. "This book would be an excellent reference for a beginning critical care nurse to add to his or her reference library. I would also recommend it to experienced nurses for current, up-to-date, research-based content and as a quick reference manual.

Barbara Kitzes

Reviewer: Barbara Kitzes, MS, RN, CS (Rush University College of Nursing)
Description: This is an excellent reference for critical care nurses. The book combines theory and pathophysiology content with clinical aspects of critical care nursing.
Purpose: A strong emphasis is placed on the critical care nurse as part of the healthcare team, as well as providing relevant research-based practical content for the novice and experienced critical care nurse. The broad-based foundation chapters introduce the problems that critical care nurses are faced with in the beginning stages of their career. As the text progresses through each chapter, the content builds to discussing specific disorders or dysfunction as relevant to the chapter content.
Audience: The audience for this book is the novice critical care nurse and the experienced nurse. Concepts are discussed in a clear format for both parties.
Features: Key features of this text include the well-developed and outlined tables that highlight various causes, symptoms, and manifestations of various conditions. Drug tables and physical assessment findings are also well outlined in table format. The content is clear and concise, which allows the user to gain critical content quickly.
Assessment: This book would be an excellent reference for a beginning critical care nurse to add to his or her reference library. I would also recommend it to experienced nurses for current, up-to-date, research-based content and as a quick reference manual.

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