Neuromonitoring And Assessment An Issue Of Critical Care Nursing Clinics Of North America

Author : Catherine Harris
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323416443

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Neuromonitoring and Assessment, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, E-Book by Catherine Harris Pdf

Neuromonitoring is a broad term that essentially accounts for the essence of neuroscience nursing. Nurses working with critically ill, neurologically impaired patients should have a foundation in not only in invasive neuromonitoring, but the more subtle aspects of care. Nurses must understand that they are the most important tool in monitoring patients and interpreting the data. This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics will bring together the critical aspects of neuromonitoring in the intensive care units that can be used as a resource for nurses. Some articles included are devoted to Temperature Targeted Management; Refractory Intracranial Pressure Management; Blood pressure monitoring controversies; Invasive Neuromonitoring; Neuroradiology Review; Nursing Monitoring of Critically Ill Neurological Patients; Case Studies in EEG monitoring; and Neuromonitoring in the Operating Room.

Author : Mary G. Carey
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323462754

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Cardiac Arrhythmias, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, E-Book by Mary G. Carey Pdf

A cardiac dysrhythmia is a disturbance in the cardiac rhythm which can be normal (e.g., sinus arrhythmia) or instantly lethal (e.g., sustained ventricular tachycardia). This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America will provide state of the art diagnostic and treatment information for cardiac dysrhythmias as well as addressing how to achieve the most accurate diagnostic approach to interpreting an electrocardiogram, which is omnipresent in critical care and of critical importance in diagnosing arrhythmias. Articles in this issue are devoted to: The Normal Cardiac Conduction System; The Normal Electrocardiogram: Resting 12-lead and Continuous Cardiac Rhythm Strips; Premature Beats; Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia, Including the Special Type Called Wolff-Parkinson-White; Atrial Fibrillation, The Most Common Type of Supraventricular Arrhythmia; Ventricular Tachycardia and Its Disorganized Counterpart, Ventricular Fibrillation; Brady-Dysrhythmias, When Heart Rate Slows Myocardial Ischemia & Infarction and their Relationship to Dysrhythmias; Pharmacologically Induced Dysrhythmias; and Implantable Cardiac Devices and their Role in Dysrhythmias Management.

Author : Tonja Hartjes
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323395601

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Palliative Care in Critical Care, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, E-Book by Tonja Hartjes Pdf

Intensive care units (ICUs) provide comprehensive, advanced care to patients with serious or life-threatening conditions and consequently, a significant amount of end-of-life care (EOLC). Indeed, approximately 20% of deaths in the U.S. are associated with an ICU stay, and nearly half of U.S. patients who die in hospitals experience an ICU stay during the last 3 days of life. Despite the commonality of the ICU experience, ICU patients typically suffer from a range of distressing symptoms such as pain, fatigue, anxiety, and dyspnea, causing families significant distress on their behalf. Thus, there is a growing imperative for better provision of palliative care (PC) in the ICU, which may prevent and relieve suffering for patients with life threatening illnesses. Effective palliative care is accomplished through aggressive symptom management, communication about the patient and family’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns, and aligning treatments with each patient’s goals, values, and preferences. PC is also patient-centered and uses a multidisciplinary, team-based approach that can be provided in conjunction with other life-sustaining treatments, or as a primary treatment approach. Failure to align treatment goals with individual and family preferences can create distress for patients, families, and providers. If implemented appropriately, palliative care may significantly reduce the health care costs associated with intensive hospital care, and help patients avoid the common, non-person centered treatment that is wasteful, distressing, and potentially harmful. Due to the success of many PC programs, administrators, providers, and accrediting bodies are beginning to understand that palliative care in the ICU is vital to optimal patient outcomes.

Author : Jennifer Kitchens
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323402439

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Heart Failure, An Issue of Critical Nursing Clinics, E-Book by Jennifer Kitchens Pdf

Heart failure is the only cardiovascular disease that is increasing. The impact on the critical care environment and the health care system, as a whole, is significant from both a cost and burden to the system perspective. There are 6.5 million hospital days a year and nearly $40 billion dollars in yearly health care costs attributed to heart failure in the United States. There are more Medicare monies spent for diagnosing and treating heart failure than any other Diagnosis Related Group. There is a 24% hospital re-admission rate for this diagnosis which leads to financial implications for health care systems. The human cost is also significant. Less than half of Americans diagnosed with heart failure survive greater than 5 years. The ongoing health care needs and cost of this chronic disease takes a significant toll on patients’ finances, time and quality of life. Over $2.9 billion dollars is spent annually on the pharmaceutical management of heart failure in the United States. This diagnosis is the leading cause of hospitalization for patients who are 65 years of age and older. Few health care providers in the critical care environment are not affected by heart failure on a routine basis. Caring for these patients and their families is both a challenging and yet a rewarding experience. This edition will provide critical care nurses with a comprehensive heart failure review which is essential in caring for this challenging population given the dynamic health and critical care environments.

Author : Karen Bergman
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323388832

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Management of Patients with Traumatic Injuries An Issue of Critical Nursing Clinics, by Karen Bergman Pdf

Special considerations arise as critical care nurses care for victims of trauma and violence. This issue highlights the recent advances in the care of these patients, including victims of street crime and domestic violence. As a result of the wars in Afganistan and Iraq, changes in the echelons of care have been brought to U.S. trauma centers in order to better triage, manage, and provide post-surgical care to trauma patients. Articles in this issue address the advances in this field.

Author : Sandra Goldsworthy
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323496278

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Mechanical Ventilation in the Critically Ill Patient: International Nursing Perspectives, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, by Sandra Goldsworthy Pdf

Dr. Goldsworthy has created a state-of-the-art issue that emphasizes the nurse's role in mechanical ventilation. Pertinent clinical topics include the following: basics of mechanical ventilation for nurses; current modes for mechanical ventilation; best practices for managing pain, sedation, and delirium in the mechanically ventilated patient; mobilization of and optimal oxygenation for the mechanicaly ventilated patient; managing complications; and effective weaning strategies. Authors also address mechanical ventilation in both children and neonates. The current content in this issue will leave nurses with the clinical information they need to effectively manage mechanically ventilated patients.

Author : Wandria Dallas
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780443183270

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Neurocritical Care Nursing Management of Stroke, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, E-Book by Wandria Dallas Pdf

In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Wandria Dallas brings herconsiderable expertise to the topic of Neurocritical Care Nursing Management of Stroke. Although the treatment of acute stroke has been improved considerably, the majority of patients are left disabled with a considerable impact on functional independence and quality of life, and new strategies are needed in order to improve neurorehabilitation. This issue provides important updates on care of the stroke patient, aimed at providing critical care nurses with state-of-the-art interventions. Contains 10 practice-oriented topics including stroke risk related to COVID-19; airway management of stroke; stroke disability predictors; management of postoperative decompressive craniectomy; invasive neuromonitoring; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on neurocritical care nursing management of stroke, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Author : Leslie Altimier
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780443131226

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Neonatal Nursing: Clinical Concepts and Practice Implications, Part 1, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, E-Book by Leslie Altimier Pdf

In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Leslie Altimier, DNP, RNC, NE-BC, brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Neonatal Nursing: Clinical Concepts and Practice Implications, Part 1. Top experts provide clinical reviews covering mother’s milk versus donor milk, retinopathy of prematurity, non-invasive ventilation, management of peri-viable infants, and much more, with a focus on best practices and improving patient outcomes. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including dangerous things we used to do in neonatology; racial disparities and neonatal outcomes; changing the paradigm of care through couplet care; nurse-led telehealth interventions for infants discharged from the NICU and their caregivers; neonatal care from a global perspective; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on neonatal nursing, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Author : Kathy J. Booker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118939178

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Critical Care Nursing by Kathy J. Booker Pdf

Providing an easy-to-use reference, Critical Care Nursingoutlines best practice for the assessment, monitoring and treatmentof critically ill adult patients. Each chapter includes researchand evidence-based strategies for treating commonly-seenconditions. Initial chapters introduce ICU set-up and operation, the rapidresponse team, vitals measurement and shock managementstrategies. Subsequent chapters, structured by organ system,focus on care relating to specific organ function and dysfunction,including the respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, renal andgastrointestinal systems. Key information on monitoring foroverdoses, special considerations in traumatic injury andend-of-life concerns is also included. Critical Care Nursing is a comprehensive and informativeresource for experienced staff nurses and advanced practice nursesworking with critically ill patients on ICUs, PCUs, transitionalcare units and within emergency care departments.

Author : Mary Lou Sole,Deborah Goldenberg Klein,Marthe J. Moseley
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 771 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323294027

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

User-friendly and easy to understand, Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 6th Edition offers clear, concise coverage of essential critical care concepts, technology, and procedures. Completely updated, evidence-based content addresses the latest advances in high-acuity care and emphasizes patient safety and optimum patient outcomes. Plus, an abundance of active learning resources and realistic case studies enables you to apply your knowledge and strengthen your critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Case studies challenge you to apply concepts from the book to real-life, patient-specific cases with lab results and accompanying questions to test your critical thinking skills. Critical thinking questions in every chapter encourage you to apply the concepts presented throughout the chapter. Evidence-Based Practice boxes illustrate how research and evidence are used to address problems in patient care and their implications for nursing practice. Boxes include the AACN’s new system for Level of Evidence: A, B, C, D, E, and M. Nursing care plans provide nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and interventions with rationales to prepare you for clinical practice. Clinical Alerts promote patient safety and better clinical care by highlighting potential problems and concerns for a variety of settings. Laboratory Alerts discuss both common and cutting-edge tests and procedures, emphasizing the importance of laboratory test results to critical nursing care. Pharmacology tables detail the actions/usage, indications, dosages/routes, side effects, and nursing implications of commonly used critical care drugs. A new chapter on Solid Organ Transplantation provides information on caring for both donors and recipients receiving these increasingly common procedures, emphasizing the commonalities and unique attributes for the various transplantations. Enhanced ECG measurement coverage helps you master this complex area with standardized ECG strips that are 6 seconds long and computer rendered for clarity. An emphasis on QSEN competencies enables you to gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for providing high-quality, safe health care. NEW! Bariatric Considerations boxes highlight the effects of obesity on critical illness, as well as important safety alerts and interventions for the morbidly obese. NEW! Colorful design includes full-color illustrations that visually clarify key concepts and revised algorithms that use color to enhance your understanding of the latest American Heart Association guidelines.

Author : Wandria Dallas
Publisher : Clinics: Nursing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0443183260

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Neurocritical Care Nursing Management of Stroke, an Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America: Volume 35-1 by Wandria Dallas Pdf

Author : Mary Lou Sole,Deborah G. Klein,Marthe J. Moseley
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 771 pages
File Size : 42,8 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 : Kendra Menzies Kent, MS, RN-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, TCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826131959

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Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) Examination Review by Kendra Menzies Kent, MS, RN-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, TCRN Pdf

This is a comprehensive review for the new trauma-certified registered nurse exam, featuring innovative clinical judgment--enhancing content review, 500 practice-test Q&As with rationales, test-taking skills, and in-depth coverage of the test blueprint. This review is distinguished by its unique "Think in Questions" format, which helps readers to anticipate the kinds of questions that might be asked and promotes critical thinking throughout the exam. The content review is comprised of bite-size sections for easier learning and memorization that include thousands of unfolding questions, answers, and hints. The review's user-friendly format guides candidates through each topic with a short content review followed by a Socratic-style Q&A reasoning process to assist in arriving at the best possible clinical judgment. It also includes plentiful tables and charts to reinforce learning, a chapter on test-taking skills, specific guidance on preparing for the certification exam, and useful suggestions related to the exam format. Key Features: Goes beyond mere memorization of facts with "Think in Questions" Socratic-style content review Provides content review, practice exam-style Q&A with rationales, test-taking skills, and test blueprint format Includes thousands of unfolding questions, answers, and hints Contains "bite-size" sections for each topic for easier learning and memorization Includes 500 exam-style questions with rationales The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) is the sole owner of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification program. BCEN does not endorse any TCRN certification exam review resources or have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.

Author : Lynn C. Parsons
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-12-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0443184003

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Pain Management, an Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America by Lynn C. Parsons Pdf

In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Dr. Deborah Garbee brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Older Adults in Critical Care. Older adults often present to critical care settings with multiple co-morbidities, polypharmacy, and geriatric syndromes, and critical care nurses need knowledge and skills to address the challenges presented by older adult patients and their care. In this issue, top nursing experts discuss new models of care, approaches to assessment and management, and guidelines for critical care nurses. Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including delirium in older adults; biofilm and hospital-acquired infections in older adults; progressive supranuclear palsy; sepsis across the continuum; improving outcomes in cardiovascular geriatric patients related to polypharmacy; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on older adults in critical care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Author : Lynn C. Parsons
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-12-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 044329352X

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Pain Management, an Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America by Lynn C. Parsons Pdf

Pain Management, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America