Mosby S Nursing Pdq For Critical Care

Author : Susan B. Stillwell
Publisher : Mosby
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Critical care medicine
ISBN : 0323074065

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Mosby's Nursing PDQ for Critical Care by Susan B. Stillwell Pdf

Precise, yet comprehensive, this portable guide provides rapid access to vital nursing information for the acute care management of patients in the critical care setting. Key topics include disorders, treatment, assessment, procedures, monitoring, drug therapy, lab values, scoring tools and helpful formulas. It fits easily into your scrub pocket with 10 tabbed sections and a convenient spiral binding that allows it to lie flat on any given page. Whether you use it as a clinical resource, a study tool, or a quick refresher, this full-color resource offers quick access to just the right amount of practical, must-know critical care nursing information. The spiral binding and handy pocket size make this an ideal clinical companion. Waterproof and stain-resistant pages keep your PDQ reference guide performing like new in any clinical setting. Color-coded tabs and a concise index make it easy to quickly locate key information. Provides at-a-glance access to commonly used clinical information, such as formulas, conversions, and lab values. New content on Bispectral monitoring (BIS), levels of hypoxemia, neurologic emergency conditions, and an updated pulse rating scale keep you up to date with the latest advances in the field. New strategies for preventing ventilator-acquired pneumonia help you reduce the occurrence of this complication. Expanded coverage includes updated information on modes of mechanical ventilation and Intracranial Pressure (ICP). Coverage of pain assessment for the patient who cannot respond offers tips for providing better patient care. New illustrations visually reinforce essential concepts, such as defibrillation positions and venous waveform. An increased emphasis on safety issues provides tips and guidelines for providing safe, effective patient care. Pocket-sized for portability, these new quick-reference resources provide quick, easy access to the information you need to know! Water- and stain-resistant pages stand up to the daily wear-and-tear of the clinical setting.

Author : Susan B. Stillwell
Publisher : Mosby Incorporated
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323034314

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Mosby's Nursing Pdq for Critical Care by Susan B. Stillwell Pdf

This cost-saving package is an ideal way to display Mosby's Nursing PDQ for Critical Care. It includes 6 copies of Mosby's Nursing PDQ for Critical Care packaged in a colorful bookstore counter display. Pocket-sized for portability, these new quick-reference resources provide quick, easy access to the information you need to know! Water- and stain-resistant pages stand up to the daily wear-and-tear of the clinical setting.

Author : Susan B. Stillwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015054176840

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Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference by Susan B. Stillwell Pdf

MOSBY'S CRITICAL CARE NURSING REFERENCE condenses the most essential critical care nursing information into one easy-access format providing precise acute care management strategies. The book's format provides easy access to information needed by the critical care nurse in a number of settings. Appendixes supplement the text with formulas, laboratory values, and scoring tools. The third edition includes a new introduction regarding the role, responsibilities, and routine of critical care nurses; expanded information on pain, infection control, and cardiac surgery patients in the critical care unit; updated terminology, topics, modalities, and treatments; and comparisons of acute and chronic conditions where applicable. A new pharmaco-therapy chapter also provides drug interactions and pharmacokinetics. A Volume in the Nursing Reference Series

Author : Mosby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-11
Category : Nursing
ISBN : 0323028047

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Mosby's Nursing PDQ by Mosby Pdf

Portable and convenient, this is the essential quick-reference tool that can be carried into the clinical setting. Appropriate for all levels of nurses and students, this pocket-sized handy reference has quick facts about drugs, emergency care, pediatrics, patient teaching, obstetrics, patient assessment and procedures.

Author : Susan B. Stillwell
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323060899

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Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference - E-Book by Susan B. Stillwell Pdf

Developed to provide nurse clinicians with a resource for the management of adult critical care patients, Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference condenses the most essential information needed by nurses working in the ICU. This valuable, pocket-sized reference provides information on broad topics that apply to a variety of critically ill patients, as well as detailed information on organ diseases. Chapters are dedicated to psychosocial concerns, complementary therapies, and the unique needs of a pediatric patient in an adult ICU. Therapeutic modalities and pharmacology are both examined, with information that is useful for the student, the new nurse, and the experienced professional. Handy size allows portability and ease of use in working conditions. Contains both general information on patient care, as well as specific details outlining nursing procedures in a professional setting. Organization of material presented allows for quick access of desired subject matter in critical care situations. Allows critical care nurses to quickly assess, diagnose, and facilitate the care of patients in an ICU setting. Clearly organized appendices allow the user to rapidly obtain frequently needed data. The most up-to-date terminology, topics, modalities, and treatments are incorporated throughout. New chapter on palliative care in the critical care unit has been included. Updated information is presented regarding pain control from the World Health Organization, as well as drug incompatibilities. Discussions have been added on such topics as cortisol level testing, new laboratory tests such as brain naturetic peptide, and therapies used in end of life.

Author : Mosby
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323084482

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Mosby's PDQ for LPN - E-Book by Mosby Pdf

Easily locate critical clinical information at a moment's notice with Mosby's PDQ for the LPN. This easy-to-use, pocket-sized guide is your rapid reference to the hundreds of important nursing facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures you might need in the clinical setting. 10 color-coded sections break out key coverage of drugs, emergency care, pediatrics, patient teaching, obstetrics, geriatrics, patient assessment, and more. A special facts section contains additional information on essential formulas, conversion tables, and abbreviations. NEW! Thoroughly updated content throughout the book places a focus on the latest information on temperature measurement techniques, IV medications and administration, burn assessment, emergency and wound care, nutrition, child development, and infection control. NEW! Greater emphasis on patient safety includes highlighted information throughout the text to address this crucial aspect of nursing care in today's health care arena. NEW! Increased focus on evidence-based guidelines for all procedures and skills ensure the information is helping you provide the best care possible. NEW! Thoroughly updated content throughout the book places a focus on the latest information on temperature measurement techniques, IV medications and administration, burn assessment, emergency and wound care, nutrition, child development, and infection control. NEW! Greater emphasis on patient safety includes highlighted information throughout the text to address this crucial aspect of nursing care in today's health care arena. NEW! Increased focus on evidence-based guidelines for all procedures and skills ensure the information is helping you provide the best care possible.

Author : Welan
Publisher : Mosby
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0323000878

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Critical Care in Nursing by Welan Pdf

Author : Mary Lou Sole,Deborah Goldenberg Klein,Marthe J. Moseley
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 691 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323375535

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Introduction to Critical Care Nursing - E-Book by Mary Lou Sole,Deborah Goldenberg Klein,Marthe J. Moseley Pdf

NEW! UPDATED content is included throughout, especially in topics such as nutrition, feeding tube connectors, the new PAD guidelines for pain management, Rapid Response Teams, sepsis guidelines, and valvular disorders and TAVR. NEW! Critical Reasoning Activities are interspersed throughout the text, to better promote development of clinical nursing judgment. NEW! Universal Collaborative Care Plan for the Critically Ill Patient addresses important aspects of collaborative/interprofessional care that apply to virtually all critically ill patients. NEW! Increased coverage of infection control addresses the QSEN safety competency and helps provide patient protection against the growing threat of drug-resistant infections. NEW! Coverage of cardiac assistive devices includes ECMO and other small, portable, bedside cardiac assistive devices. NEW! Refocused hemodynamic monitoring content emphasizes the noninvasive methods of hemodynamic monitoring that are becoming more prominent. NEW! Increased coverage of palliative care supports the book's strong focus on end-of-life care. Revised Organ Donation chapter is refocused to help nurses provide holistic care to families facing difficult end-of-life choices regarding organ donation, rather than on the details of transplantation procedures. NEW Patient Problems focus shifts the book’s emphasis from nursing diagnoses to the interprofessional care of patient problems.

Author : Mosby
Publisher : Mosby
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1995-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0815169655

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Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Video Series - Pal Version by Mosby Pdf

Author : Lynne A. Thelan,Linda Diann Urden
Publisher : Mosby Elsevier Health Science
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Critical care medicine
ISBN : 0815136927

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Critical Care Nursing by Lynne A. Thelan,Linda Diann Urden Pdf

The accompanying booklet is a quick reference guide to intensive care and emergency nursing.

Author : Thelan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0815187386

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Critical Care Nursing by Thelan Pdf

Author : Mosby
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323087681

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Mosby's PDQ for Massage Therapists - E-Book by Mosby Pdf

Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous full-color line drawings and photos make this reference ideal for use on the go. This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new muscle illustrations and new sections on how nutrition and common medications affect massage-treatment planning, helping you provide even more effective treatment for your clients. A quick-reference format provides all of the key information you need with fast-access illustrations, charts, and tables. The pocket-sized format and spiral binding allow the book to lay flat so you can quickly reference the pages you need while leaving your hands free to work. User-friendly, full-color design includes vibrant illustrations, as well as highlights and clarifies important facts to help you easily find what you need. Muscle illustrations and an updated muscle chart provide quick reminders of muscle locations and actions to assist in assessment and treatment planning. The latest nutritional information, with a chart of vitamins and minerals, helps you keep track of patients’ nutritional intake. An updated section on body mechanics with numerous color photos demonstrates correct positioning and posture to perform various strokes and techniques for more effective practice. Updated content on pharmacology and medication helps you provide safe and effective massage with information on the most commonly used medications and their effects on pain sensation.

Author : Mary Lou Sole,Deborah G. Klein,Marthe J. Moseley
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 771 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323088480

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Introduction to Critical Care Nursing6 by Mary Lou Sole,Deborah G. Klein,Marthe J. Moseley Pdf

Covers essential critical care concepts, technology, and procedures. This title addresses the advances in high-acuity care and emphasizes patient safety and optimum patient outcomes.

Author : Marianne Saunorus Baird,Susan Bethel
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1009 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323065924

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Manual of Critical Care Nursing - E-Book by Marianne Saunorus Baird,Susan Bethel Pdf

Revised format mirrors a practicing nurse’s approach to patient care, making it easier to find information. Newly formatted care plans incorporate diagnoses, interventions, and desired outcomes in a consistent, logical organization. Patient safety alerts and high alerts call attention to issues important to a patient’s safety. Unique! Diagnostic Tests tables highlight the definition, purpose, and abnormal findings for each test. Unique! Collaborative Management tables concisely summarize key points while incorporating nationally recognized guidelines. Colored tabs mark the location of each body system, making topics easier to find. Smaller trim size increases portability for use in the unit or bedside, while enhancing readability.

Author : Linda D. Urden,Kathleen M. Stacy,Mary E. Lough
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1235 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323294133

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Critical Care Nursing - E-Book by Linda D. Urden,Kathleen M. Stacy,Mary E. Lough Pdf

Praised for its comprehensive coverage and clear organization, Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 7th Edition is the go-to critical care nursing text for both practicing nurses and nursing students preparing for clinicals. Nine sections highlight the alterations seen in critical care and make it easy to understand the unique challenges of critical care nursing. An abundance of learning tools such as Patient Safety Alerts, Evidence-Based Practice boxes, NIC interventions, case studies, Pharmacologic Management boxes, and more give you a better understanding of clinical practice and help you reference vital information quickly and easily. Consistent organization within each body-system unit allows you to use this book as a one-stop resource for your critical care nursing education, as well as a reference for the relevant assessment techniques, lab values, and patient management principles needed by practicing nurses. Evidence-Based Practice boxes reinforce practice guidelines for both collaborative and nursing care. Case studies in each chapter help you internalize and apply chapter content to clinical situations. Pharmacologic Management tables offer quick summaries of the drugs most often used in critical care. Patient Safety Alerts provide key information for special safety issues to keep safety in the forefront of your mind. Nursing Management Plans of Care appendix provides detailed, clinically-relevant care plans tied to 35 different NANDA nursing diagnoses. Highlighted QSEN content makes it easy to identify QSEN competencies as they relate to critical care nursing. Internet Resources box provides a list of key websites from leading organizations in critical care. Combined chapter on shock, sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome makes understanding similar physiologic processes easier. Chapter summaries provide quick study guides by organizing key information in the chapter. New! 6-second, standard ECG strips help you learn to identify wave forms and accurately reflect what you’ll use in practice. New equipment information and photos accurately depicts what you’ll encounter in a modern critical care unit.