Critical Care Skills A Clinical Handbook

Name: Critical Care Skills A Clinical Handbook
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ISBN: 9780721600857

ISBN-10: 0721600859

ISBN-13: 9780721600857

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Kathleen H. Toto, Laura E. Luecke, Mary K. Roberts, Jackie Brock Wilmouth, Tracy E. Tyner

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The 2nd edition of Critical Care Skills builds on its solid reputation as a superior clinical handbook and bedside reference that presents techniques based on the realities of clinical practice. This manual is comprised of varying technical skills and methods detailing procedures in the following areas: pulmonary care, cardiovascular, intravenous therapy, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, wound management, special procedures, and specimen collection. Its small size and spiral binding offer easy access and transport for practicing nurses, educators, and students alike. Pearls are technical tips for the user to apply to each procedure from an advanced, experienced point of view. Note…

Book details

List price: $63.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/11/2003
Binding: Comb Bound
Pages: 800
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.090




Pulmonary



Chest Tubes



Endotracheal Tube



Mechanical Ventilation



Neuromuscular Blockade in the Ventilated Patient



Noninvasive Ventilation



Oropharyngeal Airway



Oxygen Delivery Devices



Peripheral Nerve Stimulator



Pulse Oximetry



Tracheostomy Care



Cardiovascular



Arterial Pressure Monitoring



Cardiac Monitoring



Cardiac Output (Bolus Thermodilution Method)



Central Venous Catheter



Defibrillation and Synchronized Cardioversion



Doppler



Intra-aortic Balloon Counterpulsation



Fluid Filled Monitoring Systems



Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring



Continuous Cardiac Output and Svo2 Monitoring



ST Segment Monitoring



Temporary Epicardial Pacing



Temporary Transvenous Pacing



Transcutaneous Pacing



Intravenous Therapy



Administration of Blood and Blood Components



Administration of Albumin/Plasma Protein Fraction



Dosage Calculation of Intravenous Drug Infusions



Nursing Management of Intravenous Catheters



Intravenous Push Medication Administration



Administration of Parenteral Nutrition



Gastrointestinal



Enteral Nutrition



Nasogastric Tube



Small-Bore Feeding Tube



Musculoskeletal



Cervical Immobilization



Skeletal Traction



Wound Management



Burn Wound Management



Escharotomy/Fasciotomy



Wound Drainage Systems



Special Procedures



Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy



Epidural Analgesia



Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring



Intracerebral Oxygen Saturation Monitoring



Intracranial Pressure Monitoring



Specimen Collection



Culture Specimen Collection



Obtaining an Arterial Blood Gas Specimen: Radial Artery and Dorsalis Pedis Artery Puncture



Obtaining Blood for Type and Crossmatch



Laboratory Values



Clinical Calculations



Electrolyte Administration Chart indicates new to this edition