Nurse Anesthesia

Author : John J. Nagelhout, CRNA, PhD, FAAN,Sass Elisha,Karen Plaus, PhD, CRNA, FAAN
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1395 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781455706129

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Nurse Anesthesia by John J. Nagelhout, CRNA, PhD, FAAN,Sass Elisha,Karen Plaus, PhD, CRNA, FAAN Pdf

Written specifically for nurse anesthetists, Nurse Anesthesia, 5th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of both scientific principles and evidence-based practice. It offers a complete overview of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, and offers practical coverage of equipment and anesthesia management. This edition includes updated information on pharmacokinetics, clinical monitoring, drug delivery systems, and complications, and revises chapters on airway management and anesthesia for cardiac surgery. Written by leading nurse anesthesia experts John Nagelhout and Karen Plaus, this perennial bestseller prepares anesthesia students and CRNAs for today's clinical anesthesia practice. Over 650 figures of anatomy, nurse anesthesia procedures, and equipment depict complex concepts and information. An easy-to-use organization covers basic principles first, and builds on those with individual chapters for each surgical specialty. UPDATED references make it quick and simple to find the latest and most important research in the field. Over 700 tables and boxes highlight the most essential information in a quick, easy-to-reference format. Expert CRNA authors provide the current clinical information you'll use in daily practice. UPDATED pharmacology information includes pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, opiate antagonists, and key induction drugs. Over 100 NEW photos and illustrations enhance your understanding of difficult anesthesia concepts. UPDATED Airway Management and Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery chapters are thoroughly revised. NEW coverage includes robotics, screening applications, and non-operating room best practices.

Author : Richard Ouellette,Joseph Joyce
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780763786076

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Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesiology by Richard Ouellette,Joseph Joyce Pdf

Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesiology provides appropriate chemical, biological, and physical information of the actions, interactions, and reactions of medication, particularly as they apply and impact the practice of nurse anesthesia. Written by CRNAs for CRNAs, the information about various drugs is based on theoretical aspects based in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and physics/biophysics and practical aspects straight from actual CRNAs who administer and deal with the medications on a case-by-case, daily basis. The perfect resource for both practicing professionals and students in CRNA programs!

Author : Sass Elisha,Jeremy S Heiner,John J. Nagelhout
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1669 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323778640

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Nurse Anesthesia - E-Book by Sass Elisha,Jeremy S Heiner,John J. Nagelhout Pdf

NEW! Updated content reflects the latest changes in the industry. NEW! Two new chapters include Crisis Resource Management and Patient Safety and Infection Control and Prevention.

Author : David Shubert, PhD,John Leyba, PhD,Sharon Niemann, DNAP, CRNA
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826107831

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Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthesia by David Shubert, PhD,John Leyba, PhD,Sharon Niemann, DNAP, CRNA Pdf

Promotes ease of understanding with a unique problem-solving method and new clinical application scenarios! With a focus on chemistry and physics content that is directly relevant to the practice of anesthesia, this text delivers—in an engaging, conversational style--the breadth of scientific information required for the combined chemistry and physics course for nurse anesthesia students. Now in its third edition, the text is updated and reorganized to facilitate a greater ease and depth of understanding. It includes additional clinical application scenarios, detailed, step-by-step solutions to problems, and a Solutions Manual demonstrating a unique method for solving chemistry and physics problems and explaining how to use a calculator. The addition of a third author--a practicing nurse anesthetist--provides additional clinical relevance to the scientific information. Also included is a comprehensive listing of need-to-know equations. The third edition retains the many outstanding learning features from earlier editions, including a special focus on gases, the use of illustrations to demonstrate how scientific concepts relate directly to their clinical application in anesthesia, and end-of-chapter summaries and review questions to facilitate self-assessment. Ten on-line videos enhance teaching and learning, and abundant clinical application scenarios help reinforce scientific principles and relate them to day-to-day anesthesia procedures. This clear, easy-to-read text will help even the most chemistry- and physics-phobic students to master the foundations of these sciences and competently apply them in a variety of clinical situations. New to the Third Edition: The addition of a third co-author--a practicing nurse anesthetist—provides additional clinical relevance Revised and updated to foster ease of understanding Detailed, step-by-step solutions to end-of-chapter problems Solutions Manual providing guidance on general problem-solving, calculator use, and a unique step-by-step problem-solving method Additional clinical application scenarios Comprehensive list of all key equations with explanation of symbols New instructor materials include PowerPoint slides. Updated information on the gas laws Key Features: Written in an engaging, conversational style for ease of understanding Focuses solely on chemistry and physics principles relevant to nurse anesthetists Provides end-of-chapter summaries and review questions Includes abundant illustrations highlighting application of theory to practice

Author : Sass Elisha
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323696692

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Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesia E-Book by Sass Elisha Pdf

Clinical case studies make it easy to learn and master perioperative nurse anesthesia! Written in a succinct question-and-answer format, Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesia covers anesthesia management for the most frequently performed surgical procedures. Chapters are organized by surgical specialty, and each case describes the entire perioperative course of care, including the patient’s history, physical assessment, anesthetic considerations, surgical concerns, differential diagnosis, and potential complications. From noted anesthesia educator Sass Elisha, this reference will help you learn how to think like a highly skilled nurse anesthetist! Question-and-answer format provides an easy and engaging way to study the many aspects of perioperative anesthesia. 55 case studies demonstrate a wide variety of diseases and surgeries, and allow readers to follow the thought process needed for successful nurse anesthesia practice. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative perspectives are covered in the case studies and patient scenarios. Thorough discussions in each chapter include pathophysiology, pharmacology, surgical intervention, anesthesia case management, and postoperative considerations. Key points and preoperative evaluation notes are included at the beginning of each chapter, with review questions at the end. Expert author Sass Elisha is also the co-author of the popular text Nagelhout: Nurse Anesthesia.

Author : John J. Nagelhout
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Anesthesia
ISBN : UCSD:31822027934066

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Review of Nurse Anesthesia by John J. Nagelhout Pdf

Organized according to the certification examination for CRNAs, this review book presents 1000 classroom-tested questions, accurate answers, comprehensive rationales and references. Plus, it includes a 3 1/2" disk for Windows(tm) or Macintosh(r) which puts every question at users' fingertips.

Author : John J. Nagelhout,Karen L. Plaus
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781416050247

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Handbook of Nurse Anesthesia by John J. Nagelhout,Karen L. Plaus Pdf

A practical reference for the clinical setting, Handbook of Anesthesia, 5th Edition puts key information at your fingertips. It's an ideal companion to Nurse Anesthesia, providing easy-access coverage of the subjects you look up most frequently, such as common diseases, common procedures, drugs, and protocols. It also includes the most current information related to perioperative management and anesthetic care considerations for a wide variety of surgical procedures. Written by leading CRNA experts John Nagelhout and Karen Plaus, this compact handbook provides the up-to-date clinical and drug information you'll use in daily practice "This book is packed with information, is easy to read and easy to navigate. The clinical information is authentic, and reads like the work of authors with clinical experience and wisdom" Reviewed by: British Journal of Anaesthesia Date: Nov 2014 Convenient, quick-reference format is organized into three parts: common diseases, common procedures, and drugs. Disease monographs include definition, incidence and prevalence, pathophysiology, laboratory results, clinical manifestations, treatment, anesthetic considerations, and prognosis. Monographs of surgical procedures include a brief description, preoperative assessments (including health history, physical assessment, and patient preparation), anesthetic technique, perioperative management, and postoperative implications. Drug monographs include generic names, trade names, indications, anesthetic considerations, pharmacokinetics, dosages, and adverse effects. Expert CRNA authors provide the current clinical information you'll use in daily practice. UPDATED disease information includes the latest treatment and anesthetic considerations. NEW drug information includes interactions and effects of key new drugs with common anesthetic agents. NEW surgical procedures include up-to-date information on new minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures. NEW appendices include drug, laboratory, and pediatric tables for easy reference.

Author : Lisa J. Thiemann
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCSD:31822029580131

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Nurse Anesthetist Exam Review: Pearls of Wisdom by Lisa J. Thiemann Pdf

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Why waste time guessing at what you need to know for the CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) exam? Maximize your exam preparation time with this quick-hit question and answer review. The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the correct answers you'll need to know on exam day. Emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam successs. Great for certification and re-certification, this high-yield review for the CRNA is the perfect compliment to larger texts for intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before your exam.

Author : Dr. Eileen Sullivan-Marx PhD, CRNP, RN, FAAN,Diane McGivern PhD, MA, BSN,Julie Fairman PhD, RN, FAAN,Sherry Greenberg MSN, BN, GNP-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826177727

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Nurse Practitioners by Dr. Eileen Sullivan-Marx PhD, CRNP, RN, FAAN,Diane McGivern PhD, MA, BSN,Julie Fairman PhD, RN, FAAN,Sherry Greenberg MSN, BN, GNP-BC Pdf

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! "This excellent book highlights the development of the nurse practitioner movement. The current state of practice is defined and the potential growth of the role is explored. The important issues influencing the continued development of the nurse practitioner role are clearly presented and reviewed. This update is needed in light of the ever-evolving healthcare arena." Score: 100, 5 stars --Doody's " there are plenty of lessons to be learned not only from the experiences and insights of these authors, but also principles and practices which they have found to be patient-centered, effective, efficient, and economical." -Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP (From the Foreword) This fifth edition discusses the evolution and future of advance practice nursing, primarily for APN faculty and APN/NP practitioners as well as for leaders and administrators in education. Fully updated and expanded, the book comprehensively describes the historical, social, economic, and global contexts of advanced practice nursing. The team of expert contributors provides a wealth of insight into key issues of the day, such as the mechanics of financial recognition of NPs, the effects of managed care, and the globalization of advanced practice models. The new edition also presents a fresh perspective on the role of nurse practitioners in both small- and large-scale reform initiatives-such as health promotion, disease management, the rapid spread of global disease, and the diminished economic capacity of many countries to meet standards for health care. Enriched with case studies, key principles, and best practices, this book is a must-have for all those invested in the current and future status of advanced practice nursing. Key topics include: ilPublic relations strategies ilNurse-managed health centers ilAdult health and gerontology care ilBusiness, policy, and politics: success factors for practice ilGlobal health, international developments, and future challenges

Author : Edmond I Eger II,Lawrence J. Saidman,Rod N. Westhorpe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 930 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461484417

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The Wondrous Story of Anesthesia by Edmond I Eger II,Lawrence J. Saidman,Rod N. Westhorpe Pdf

Edited and written by an international "who's who" of more than 100 authors, including anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, bench scientists, a surgeon, and representatives of industry, this text provides a comprehensive history of anesthesia, unique in its focus on the people and events that shaped the specialty around the world, particularly during the past 70 years when anesthesia emerged from empiricism and developed into a science-based practice.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Anesthesiology
ISBN : PURD:32754070308071

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Competition and Safety in the Delivery of Anesthesia Services by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition Pdf

Author : Mary Fran Tracy,Eileen T. O'Grady,Susanne J. Phillips
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323777124

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Hamric & Hanson's Advanced Practice Nursing - E-Book by Mary Fran Tracy,Eileen T. O'Grady,Susanne J. Phillips Pdf

Edited and written by a "Who's Who" of internationally known thought leaders in advanced practice nursing, Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach, 7th Edition provides a clear, comprehensive, and contemporary introduction to advanced practice nursing today, addressing all major APRN competencies, roles, and issues. Thoroughly revised and updated, the 7th edition of this bestselling text covers topics ranging from the evolution of advanced practice nursing to evidence-based practice, leadership, ethical decision-making, and health policy. Coverage of the full breadth of APRN core competencies defines and describes all competencies, including direct clinical practice, guidance and coaching, evidence-based practice, leadership, collaboration, and ethical practice. Operationalizes and applies the APRN core competencies to the major APRN roles: the Clinical Nurse Specialist, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (both adult-gerontology and pediatric), the Certified Nurse-Midwife, and the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Content on managing APRN environments addresses factors such as business planning and reimbursement; marketing, negotiating, and contracting; regulatory, legal, and credentialing requirements; health policy; and nursing outcomes and performance improvement research.

Author : Marianne Bankert
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015013850964

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Watchful Care by Marianne Bankert Pdf

Author : Mary Zaccagnini,Judith M. Pechacek
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284167078

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The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials: A New Model for Advanced Practice Nursing by Mary Zaccagnini,Judith M. Pechacek Pdf

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials: A New Model for Advanced Practice Nursing, continues to be the only complete textbook for all eight American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice Nursing. With DNP programs now found in every state, climbing from 25 to over 300 in the past 13 years, having a textbook dedicated to the DNP Essentials is imperative as faculty and students will use it as a template for future and existing programs. The newly revised Fourth Edition features updates and revisions to all chapters and expands on information relating to the current and future changes in today's complex healthcare environment. The text features the addition of new DNP project resources, with supplemental case studies highlighting DNP projects and the impact of this work. Every print copy of the text will include Navigate 2 Premier Access. This Access includes interactive lectures, competency mapping for DNP Essentials, case studies, assessment quizzes, a syllabus, discussion questions, assignments, and PowerPoint presentations.

Author : Kathryn A. Blair, PhD, FNP, FAANP
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826161536

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Advanced Practice Nursing Roles by Kathryn A. Blair, PhD, FNP, FAANP Pdf

The sixth edition of this time-tested text on advanced nursing role development is completely updated to encompass the full complement of current APRN practice roles. Reflecting the evolving spheres of the DNP and CNL, it illuminates in greater depth the transition into practice of APRN master’s and doctoral students and emphasizes the APRN’s all-important role in influencing health policy, global health, and differentiated APRN practice and leadership roles within interprofessional teams. This sixth edition—the only text to address the APRN role globally—continues the conversation on educational requirements and differentiation from certification, and includes expanded coverage of professional issues and research-based practice. Also discussed is the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (and any potential changes) on the current and future APRN role. Encompassing the diverse expertise of highly experienced contributors from a wide variety of practice settings, the text continues to deliver essential information on advanced clinical decision-making, reimbursement, ethical issues, technology, and employment strategies. It reflects the competencies identified by key stakeholder organizations such as the ANA, NONPF, NACNS, AANA, ACNM, and AACN. New to the Sixth Edition: Focuses on the pros and cons of international healthcare system models Reflects the evolving roles of the DNP and CNL Details the transition into practice for APRN master’s and doctoral students, particularly NPs, CNSs, CNMs and CRNAs Focuses on the importance of APRN leadership in shaping health through political activism Discusses the impact of the APRN role on expected changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Emphasizes how APRNs can influence health policy, global health, and differentiated practice and leadership roles within interprofessional teams Updates information about educational requirements and differentiation from certification Expands coverage of professional issues and research-based practice Incorporates topics for discussion at the end of each chapter Key Features: Addresses interprofessional, global health, leadership roles, and practice issues regarding credentialing, prescriptive authority, and liabilities Delivers conceptual and practical frameworks for teachers and students Includes case studies, an instructor’s manual, and PowerPoints Print version includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the book