BookHeather Baid, Fiona Creed, and Jessica Hargreaves.
Summary: A practical, concise, easily accessible and evidence-based guide for all levels of nursing staff working in critical care environments.
Contents:
Admission to critical care
Systematic assessment
Generic care of the critically ill patient
Respiratory assessment and monitoring
Respiratory support
Cardiovascular assessment and monitoring
Cardiovascular support
Neurological care
Renal care
Gastrointestinal care
Sepsis
Metabolic disorders
Immunology
Haematology
Managing emergencies
Obstetric ergencies
Poisoning
Trauma
End-of-life care
Transfer of the critical care patient
Rehabilitation and discharge.