Intensive Care Nursing A Framework for Practice

Name: Intensive Care Nursing A Framework for Practice
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ISBN: 9780415184564

ISBN-10: 0415184568

ISBN-13: 9780415184564

Edition: 2000

Authors: Philip Woodrow, Jane Roe

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Description:

This user-friendly introductory textbook is written specifically for both qualified nurses who are working in intensive care units and also for those undertaking post-registration courses in the speciality.

Book details

List price: $70.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 6/22/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 592
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.190
Language: English



List of illustrations


Preface


Acknowledgements


List of abbreviations



Fundamental aspects of ICU nursing



Nursing perspectives



Humanism



Sensory imbalance



Artificial ventilation



Airway management



Sedation



Pain management



Pyrexia and temperature control



Nutrition



Mouthcare



Eyecare



Skincare



Paediatric admissions to adult ICUs



Older adults in ICU



Infection control



Ethics



Monitoring



Respiratory monitoring



Gas carriage



Acid-base balance and arterial blood gases



Haemodynamic monitoring



ECGs and dysrhythmias



Neurological monitoring and intracranial hypertension



Pathophysiology and treatments



Cellular pathology



Acute myocardial infarction



Shock



Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome



Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)



Nitric oxide



Alternative ventilatory modes



Cardiac surgery



Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)



Acute renal failure



Fluids



Inotropes



Haemofiltration



Gastrointestinal bleeds



Pancreatitis



Neurological pathologies



Hepatic failure



Immunity



Ecstasy overdoses



Obstetric emergencies in ICU



Transplants



Hepatic transplants



Developing practice



Professionalism



Stress management



Complementary therapies



Managing change



Managing the ICU



Cost of intensive care


Answers to Clinical Scenarios


Glossary


References


Index