BookEmergency Nurses Association ; edited by Vicki Sweet, Andi Foley.
Summary: "Written by emergency nurses for emergency nurses, this comprehensive "Bible" presents both basic information for students and detailed information for practicing emergency nurses. New developments and changes in clinical practice have been incorporated throughout, including updated information on cardiac drugs, tissue adhesives, epidemiological statistics, and application of stents. A new chapter on Weapons of Mass Destruction helps prepare nurses for any possible acts of terrorism. Coverage has been expanded on EMTALA regulations and the HCFA, triage, wound cleaning, and wound management of pediatric patients."-- From the Publisher.
Contents:
Unit 1 Foundations of Emergency Nursing
Unit 2 Professional Practice
Unit III Clinical Foundations of Emergency Nursing
Unit IV Medical and Surgical Emergencies
Unit V Trama Emergencies
Unit VI Special Populations.