Emergency Nursing Secrets

by Oman, Kathleen S., Ph.d.; Koziol-McLain, Jane, R.N., Ph.D.; Bourg, Pamela W. (CON); Campbell, Patricia M., R. N. (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780323040327
• ISBN10: 0323040322
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-01
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

Part of the nursing Secrets Series(r), Emergency Nursing Secrets, 2nd Edition is written in a question-and-answer format, providing concise information in an easy-to-use layout. This comprehensive resource is designed for both new and experienced emergency nurses and provides a wealth of helpful "pearls" or "secrets" of practice. Logically organized for quick access to key information, this book is divided into four main sections: Practice Topics, Chief Complaints, Trauma Care, and Special Populations.

Table of Contents

Practice Topics

Triage

Emergency Preparedness

Pain Management

Death and Dying

Self Care for Caregiver

Keeping Safe

Case Management

Risk Management

Chief Complaints

Resuscitation Issues NEW!

Headache

Seizures

Stroke

Eye Problems

Chest Pain

Respiratory Distress

Abdominal Pain

Environmental Emergencies

Ingestions and Poisonings

Psychiatric Emergencies

Endocrine Emergencies NEW!

Hematologic Emergencies NEW!

Non-Urgent Problems

Trauma Care

Mechanism of Injury

Shock

Head and Face Trauma

Thoracic and Neck Trauma

Abdominal Trauma

Spinal Cord and Vertebral Trauma

Musculoskeletal Trauma

Burns

Trauma During Pregnancy

Pediatric Trauma

Psychosocial Aspects of Trauma

Special Populations

Pregnant Women

Seniors

Infants and Children

Underserved Patients

Abused and Neglected Patients

Drug and Alcohol Impaired Patients NEW!

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