Synopsis
The fifth edition of this outstanding resource outlines the distinct core knowledge base for emergency nursing in a systematic, concise, efficient, and practical manner. Each section provides a systems approach to general assessment; a specific description of each disease entity; a thorough clinical and diagnostic evaluation, and a definitive care and disposition.
convenient tables that organise large amounts of important information into an easy-to-read format.Provides a wealth of new and expanded appendices, including: nursing diagnosis lists, patient outcome statements, drug calculations for vasoactive medicine, rapid sequence intubation, advanced nursing practice, mini-mental status exams, and more.
Information is presented in a user-friendly outline format.Covers the newest topics, including infectious diseases; HIV/AIDS; herpes; dementia; hyperemesis gravidarum; and nuclear, chemical, and biological terrorism.Covers the newest topics, including infectious diseases; HIV/AIDS; herpes; dementia; hyperemesis gravidarum; and nuclear, chemical, and biological terrorism.Includestwo new chapters: Multisystem Trauma and Injury Prevention and Pain Management.
Combines substance abuse and toxicologic emergencies into a new expanded chapter called Toxicologic Emergencies.
Review
"A clear, concise, and thorough overview of all aspects of emergency department (ED) nursing...Provides relevant, essential information in a user-friendly reference manual...Well organised and easy to read." -American Association of Critical Care Nurses (review of last edition)
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