Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference
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Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference by Stillwell
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780815182412 |
| ISBN 10 | 0815182414 |
| Title | Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference |
| Author | Stillwell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Year published | 1996-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 816 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |